Are you chasing recognition or real impact? In this episode, Mikel unpacks the subtle difference between fruitfulness and fame—and why your motive matters most.
Would you rather be famous or fruitful? In this honest and challenging episode, Mikel presses into the motive behind your hustle. Using John 15:8 as a foundation, he contrasts chasing vanity metrics with bearing lasting fruit. Jesus didn’t seek crowds or applause—He moved with purpose and often walked away when the praise started. Mikel calls us to do the same: to check our hearts, realign our motives, and focus on legacy over likes. Because fruit may not always be seen in the moment—but it will always outlast fame.
00:00 – Welcome to the Daily Fox Fuel
00:18 – Famous or Fruitful?
00:38 – Fame Fades, Fruit Lasts
01:02 – Chase Obedience, Not Numbers
01:13 – Jesus Never Chased Crowds
01:46 – He Left When He Was Praised
02:29 – John 15:8 – Bear Much Fruit
02:48 – The Difference Is Motive
03:33 – Don’t Justify Ego with Impact
04:00 – Fame Is About You, Fruit Is About Him
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#KingdomImpact #LeadWithObedience #FameFades
#CheckYourMotive #PurposeOverPopularity #ChristlikeLeadership
Would you rather be famous or fruitful? In this episode, Mikel challenges us to evaluate the real motive behind our work. Fame fades, but fruit lasts. Drawing from John 15:8, he reminds us that bearing fruit is what truly glorifies God—not vanity metrics. Jesus didn’t chase applause; He moved with purpose and even walked away when the praise started. Are you building something for your name or for His? Because fame is about you, but fruit is about Him.