The Man That I Would Become: Lessons from a Life of Hard Work, Faith and Purpose by Victor L. Bretting

The Man That I Would Become: Lessons from a Life of Hard Work, Faith and Purpose by Victor L. Bretting --- Exploring the intersection of legacy, grit, and faith, this episode features a candid conversation with Victor Bretting about his memoir, The Man That I Would Become. The discussion unpacks the vital role of hunting in conservation and ecological stewardship, the necessity of resilience and discipline for the next generation of leaders, and how faith shapes enduring leadership and personal purpose. Listeners gain actionable insight on leading by example, persevering through adversity, and shaping a legacy that lasts beyond a single lifetime. Book Title: The Man That I Would Become Author: Victor Bretting Hosts: Jesan Sorrells & Victor Bretting --- Time-Stamped Overview: --- 00:00 Victor's hunting and ranching journey 03:24 Transitioning Ranch to Charity Work 06:34 Understanding conservation and its benefits 11:07 Books on masculinity and fatherhood 15:15 Balancing mental and physical work 16:11 Discussing empathy in construction 20:15 Understanding hard-headed empathy 24:27 Challenges for Young Professionals 28:28 Reflections on Upbringing and Family 30:49 Parenting different age groups 35:54 Importance of Biblical Foundations 39:37 Reflections on Retirement Life 43:34 Books every leader should read 44:49 Impactful books on teamwork --- Connect with Victor by clicking the links below: --- Book: https://www.amazon.com/Man-That-Would-Become-Lessons/dp/B0H2BMNTFQ/ Website: https://brettingtexanranch.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-bretting/ --- Opening theme composed by Felipe Sarro - Bach - Silotti - "Air"  from Orchestra Suite No. 3, BWV 1068  Closing theme composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music. --- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON! Check out the Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list! --- Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Podcast: https://bit.ly/LLFTGBSubscribe Check out Leadership ToolBox at: https://leadershiptoolbox.us/   ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★