Mentor
"How do you know whether you need a mentor When all that is within you hasn't produced the expected outcomes, you need to enhance what you know with whom you know. There's someone who's been where you are and can help you step forward. God often answers prayer with people rather than for them.Many times the solutions you seek are provided by the people with whom you have relationships. Such connections will be your greatest resource, so protect them at all cost...
You can't reach new vistas without expanding your circle with new affiliations...
Destiny requires a commitment to lifelong learning. No matter how much you think you know, always be willing to take another step of growth to your destiny...
Add someone to your life who is smarter, more knowledgeable or accomplished than you and make learning from that person's experience part of your destiny...
Most people really enjoy talking about themselves and the things that concern them. Their personal journey is often what they are most passionate about...begin a dialog with a potential mentor by saying, 'I am amazed at how you do this!' as opposed to, 'I don't know how to do this.' The mentor's point of interest is often not as effective when it begins with you. Your needs aren't as attractive to busy people as their own. What you can get from them is not their primary concern, so the relationship should be focused on seeking opportunities...
You have to establish a level of trust with your mentor that will allow you the vulnerability of exposing your deficiencies and insecurities..."
--from Destiny, by T. D. Jakes
You can't reach new vistas without expanding your circle with new affiliations...
Destiny requires a commitment to lifelong learning. No matter how much you think you know, always be willing to take another step of growth to your destiny...
Add someone to your life who is smarter, more knowledgeable or accomplished than you and make learning from that person's experience part of your destiny...
Most people really enjoy talking about themselves and the things that concern them. Their personal journey is often what they are most passionate about...begin a dialog with a potential mentor by saying, 'I am amazed at how you do this!' as opposed to, 'I don't know how to do this.' The mentor's point of interest is often not as effective when it begins with you. Your needs aren't as attractive to busy people as their own. What you can get from them is not their primary concern, so the relationship should be focused on seeking opportunities...
You have to establish a level of trust with your mentor that will allow you the vulnerability of exposing your deficiencies and insecurities..."
--from Destiny, by T. D. Jakes