Mentoring

All our individual experiences are wisdom and currency to negotiate our future.

I attended a forum today called MENTOR (Men Engaging Nations To Optimize Resources) and the sessions were profound, I have decided to act on and implement the knowledge immediately. Hence forth I will have a label called Journal; this will be notes on my thoughts and activities.

A mentor is an experienced and trusted advisor or guide who provides support, guidance, and knowledge to someone less experienced, often referred to as a mentee. Mentorship is a valuable relationship that can be highly beneficial in personal and professional development. 

Here's what you need to know about mentors and mentorship:

Role of a Mentor:

Guidance and Advice: Mentors offer their expertise and insights to help mentees navigate challenges, make informed decisions, and set and achieve goals.

Networking: Mentors can introduce mentees to valuable contacts within their industry or field, 

expanding their professional network.

Skill Development: They help mentees develop specific skills and competencies relevant to their area of interest or career.

Feedback: Mentors provide constructive feedback and critique, helping mentees improve their performance and self-awareness.

Emotional Support: They offer encouragement, motivation, and a listening ear during difficult times.

Accountability: Mentors hold mentees accountable for their goals and commitments, ensuring they stay on track.

Ten Books Everyone Should Read:

1. The Bible - the best-selling book of all time tells the story of sin and redemption, the story of mankind, of despair and hope. It is quite literally the story of our lives.

2. Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill - this is arguably the best personal development and wealth building book of all time. It belongs on everyone's bookshelf.

3. How to Read a Book by Mortimer Adler - this book will teach you to do just what the title promises - read a book for all it is worth so you come out the best you can be at the end.

4. As a Man Thinketh by James Allen - this book will ground you in the belief that whatever you believe you become. Based on the bible verse that teaches us the same principle: We are what we think.

5. The Richest Man in Babylon by George Clason. Written in parables, this is a classic on thrift, 

financial planning, and personal wealth. Everyone needs to read this book.

6. The Lessons of History by William James Durant. This book gives insight as good as any book on the changes that have taken place over time in economics, politics, military customs and more. 

Very insightful.

7. The Story of Philosophy by William James Durant. In this book, Durant summarizes the lives and influence of philosophy's greatest thinkers. This is very important for us, as we know that our philosophy determines how we live and what we achieve.

8. Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey

9. Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

10. The 360 Degree Leader by John C. Maxwell

I believe all our experiences both the joy and sadness, the failure and the success can be package into products for community benefit.

I wish You Great Success.