What separates average professionals from elite leaders?In this episode of the Optimized Advisor Podcast, Scott sits down with Dr. John L. Terry III, martial arts hall of fame inductee, bestselling author, and founder of Black Belt Leadership. Drawing from over five decades of martial arts training and leadership development, Dr. Terry shares the principles that transform individuals into high-performance leaders.Dr. Terry explains how the mindset and discipline required to earn a black belt translate directly into business success, leadership growth, and building scalable organizations. From overcoming fear and self-doubt to empowering teams and focusing on the 20% of activities that create the greatest impact, this conversation provides powerful lessons for financial advisors and entrepreneurs alike.You’ll also learn Dr. Terry’s BLACK BELT leadership framework, the importance of belief as the foundation of success, and how improving just 1% each day can create extraordinary long-term growth.If you're looking to become a better leader, grow your practice, and unlock your full potential, this episode is packed with actionable insights.