I am so excited in life now. There are so many things happening simultaneously. And by GOD’s plan I was fortunate enough to be mentored by a couple – a couple who gave a piece of their life to touch others’ lives. And things happening for the last couple of weeks prove how powerful mentorship is.
I was very confused for quite some time. If I look back in retrospect, I can understand why I was so confused. I did not have access to people who could show me how to do things that they have done, so that I could be there where they are. I know people who are very successful in life, in terms of financial success, in terms of career success etc. But the problem was – no one was willing to spare their time to help me go where I wanted to go (poor guys, they themselves are caught in the proverbial “rat-race”!). Probably earlier generations did not face this challenge as most of them are mentored by their parents. With the changing times and work environments, jobs are created to help people cut the mustard!
And while living in such a competitive, busy world, expecting personal help from people to achieve your dreams, means expecting a lot! I realized that very early in my career. So, only way you find your way to reach your goals is by reinventing the wheel. Of course, along with it comes frustration too, right? I have been looking for a teacher who can guide me reach my goals. And I have been speaking this into existence for quite some time. If you don’t understand power of spoken word – my case is a classic example.
The teacher showed up when the student was ready. He answered all my questions, to my satisfaction. I love his answers for a simple reason: he preaches what he practiced. He never said a thing that he never did. So, it became easy for me to relate to what he was saying. Sure, I want to be there where he is today. And the best thing about my mentor is that he is ready to take time out of his life to help me. And that backup, is quite something! It’s an amazing sense of security!!
Power of association! Sure you become who you associate with. Probably you heard this before. “Tell me your friends, I will tell who you are!” Doctors hang-out with doctors, lawyers with lawyers and IT guys with the same crowd. I did not believe when someone told me this. Then I looked back – my grandfather was a senior advocate, and all his friends, needless to say, are advocates! I look at myself and listed down my friends. There you go again – all IT professionals. There could be exceptions here and there. But grossly, if you are successful in a career – you tend to be friends with guys in the same profession – most of the time.
What an amazing principle of success! Power of Association!! I learnt a great lesson about this principle. I am learning how to disassociate with people who are negative, sarcastic, tying to pull you down or even those who can’t reciprocate with positive vibes. Hey buddy, life is too small to be worried. And people take you down if you are not cautious enough. So, the first step is to stop negative.
The second step is to increase positive. I was amazed at the examples he quoted – things I used to do regularly – even without realizing how it affects my brain. I got some wonderful tips on how I could increase positive-supply to my mind.
Of course, the third is to pass on the knowledge. Help others if they are looking for help. Never say things you never did. Only such things help people which you yourself practiced and got results. Blessed are those who can touch others’ lives.
Phenomenal stuff, man!
