In this new episode, #226 - Training a New Missionary, I'm sharing some heartfelt thoughts inspired by a question I once received from a missionary: "I'm training a new missionary, and I'm worried my bad habits will ruin him." If you've ever felt pressure to be the perfect example—whether as a trainer, a leader, a parent, or even a friend—this episode is for you.

We'll talk about what your real job as a trainer actually is, how to let go of the fear of "ruining" someone, and why it's so much more powerful to teach from love and compassion than from worry or perfectionism. I'll share the difference between being book smart, street smart, and heart smart, and how focusing on that last one—heart smarts—can transform both your mission experience and your relationships.

You'll also hear reminders that your "bad habits" don't define your worth or your influence, that everyone is learning as they go, and that God, the Spirit, and experience itself are the greatest teachers. When we train from humility, love, and self-compassion, we create ripple effects that bless every missionary who comes after us.

As always, if you found this episode helpful, I want to invite you to subscribe if you aren't already, share this episode with your friends and missionaries you know, and write a review. I know this work will help LDS missionaries around the world and it would mean so much to me if you did. Until next week my friends.

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