I suggest mentee first because we don’t know what we don’t
know until we come across someone who, in fact, does know. While we may think we have all the answers,
it will become apparent when we begin the quest for our mentor that there are
yet questions we have never contemplated.
Plato was mentored by Socrates and he, in turn, mentored
Aristotle. The Apostle Paul was most
famously mentored by Jesus of Nazareth and then he mentored Timothy. The impact of these relationships in thought and belief has resonated and echoed through the centuries.
The impact of greater eternal significance is, of course,
held by Paul who was miraculously discipled by Jesus, the acclaimed Son of
God. You may disagree on this point as
that is your option, but nevertheless the impartation of wisdom was advanced in
world-altering ways. It is the attainment of wisdom we must earnestly pursue, and then a willingness to share our discoveries.
Have you a mentor? I have been blessed to receive mentoring from
close friends, business associates, fellow speakers, and even thought leaders
whom I have never personally met (Jim Rohn, who passed away in 2011). I routinely
call upon them for advice and wisdom as to how they conduct their affairs,
manage their time, and live the life they purpose to live.
Making myself available to others, being a mentor, is
likewise fulfilling, but also educational.
Two things must run concurrently in our lives: Learning and Breathing. They should continue together until our
breathing gives way to eternity.
To the extent possible we must make every effort to be both
mentee and mentor while learning and breathing are operable. Find that person or those individuals who
have been where you seek to go and learn all you can about how best to
prosecute this life. But also be open to
the addition in your life of people who wish the same from you.
Always be both, and marvel at the enriching impact your life
will have.
Fearlessly,
JD
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