Do you have a Mentor?
In world full of distractions and distortions
In a world full of disasters and destruction
Everyone needs a mentor who is a true disciple
A mentor whose words can be torch to your feet
I don’t know about you you but I believe having a mentor is extremely important in the context of today. A mentor is someone who can listen, advise and provide some insights regarding your choices. He or she does not need to carry a big whip. But he/sh needs to have some big ideas, or what I call “helicopter view” of life. In other words, he or she can give you a bigger picture of life, thus enabling you to see beyond your immediate location or circumstances.
I have several mentors who guide me. They give me perspectives and ideas that strengthen me. Two of them are based in Singapore. Because I trust their judgment, I don’t mind to pick up the phone and call half way round the world. More often I email to them.
You can do the same. Identify people whom you admire… go them and introduce your self and your desire to have their support as you grow in your career. Take them out for coffee once in a while. Build a relationship and show them your desire to grow. Once they find you trustworthy, once they find that you are a genuine person with a genuine need to grow, they will reach out to you.
Give this idea a try and let me know how it unfolds for you.
Sincerely yours,
Gideon
