Nov 9 • General discussion
Don’t Be Afraid to Listen
As chefs, entrepreneurs, and leaders, we get used to being the one giving direction. The loudest voice in the room. The one calling the shots. But sometimes, leadership isn’t about speaking — it’s about shutting up long enough to actually hear someone who might see something you don’t.
I’ll be honest — I almost missed one of those moments.I was confident about where this community was headed. I had mapped out the membership fees, the tiers, the benefits. I was focused on creating something sustainable. But then I had a real conversation — one of those sit-in-silence-for-a-minute-afterward conversations — with someone I respect deeply.
They asked me a question I couldn’t shake: “Is this about building a wall or opening a door?”
That one line stopped me in my tracks. Because truthfully, I didn’t start this platform to gatekeep knowledge. I built it to open doors for other chefs, owners, and leaders who are trying to figure it out just like I did.
So, I’m changing direction. This community is becoming free. Not because I don’t value what’s inside — but because I value you. I’ve made a lot of mistakes over the years. I’ve spent more money than I should have trying to “buy” clarity. What I learned is that sometimes the most valuable thing we can give is access — a place to learn, share, and grow together.
Listening doesn’t make you weak. It makes you wise, it doesn’t mean you have to take everyone’s advice — it means you’re humble enough to hear it and strong enough to decide what fits your path.
Now let's reflect:
- When was the last time you truly listened without forming a response in your head?
- Who in your circle do you trust enough to challenge your thinking?
- What advice have you been resisting because it didn’t come from the person you expected?
My call to action for you:
This week, take one conversation and just listen. Don’t interrupt. Don’t defend. Don’t explain. Write down what you heard, and look for the truth that might be hiding inside the discomfort. That’s where growth lives.
Brother Luck
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Don’t Be Afraid to Listen
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