Some of the most important lessons in our lives weren’t taught in long conversations, they were handed to us in short, familiar sayings.

In this episode, Sayings That Shaped You, I reflect on a phrase my dad said to my brother and me anytime we headed out into the world: “Tell ’em where you come from, show ’em what you’re made of.”

At the time, it felt simple. Over the years, it revealed itself as a blueprint for identity, integrity, and character.

We explore what it really means to tell people where you come from—not just the town or state, but the experiences, family, struggles, and foundations that shaped you. And we dig into the idea of showing what you’re made of through action: resilience, work ethic, and doing the right thing simply because it’s right.

This episode is an invitation to reflect on the sayings you grew up hearing, the lessons hidden inside them, and how they may still be guiding your choices today—whether you realize it or not.

Sometimes the words that shaped us most were spoken casually… but lived intentionally.