In this episode of the NextGen Mentor podcast we explore a little-explored but defining truth: respect cannot be inherited. You may be recognised because of your name, but recognition is not credibility. So what actually earns respect inside a family system shaped by wealth? And why does early access create a dangerous illusion of competence? This episode breaks down how respect really forms, slowly, behaviour by behaviour, and how it can disappear just as quickly. From preparation and restraint to consistency and self-respect, this is a practical guide to becoming someone people rely on, not just someone they acknowledge.