You Handed Them the Car, But Who Taught Them to Drive?

In this episode of Legends in the Making, Erin Sarles Bowers dismantles one of the biggest myths in parenting and leadership: that providing opportunities is the same as preparing someone to lead.

Whether you’re raising a high-potential athlete or running a high-performing team, the truth is the same — giving someone the keys without teaching them how to drive is a setup for burnout, confusion, or crash.

Erin unpacks the viral “bus driver” analogy and walks through why our youth (and many executives) are overwhelmed — not from lack of talent, but from lack of internal training, discipline, and clarity.

This one hits parents, coaches, and founders right in the gut… and gives them a clear path forward.

Topics Covered:

• The danger of performance without preparation
• Why “rescuing” leads to resentment and regression
• How to teach responsibility, not just reward effort
• Why you can’t outsource character — it must be modeled

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