From the course: Breaking Out of a Rut
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Find your wisdom bearer
- Find your wisdom-bearer. It doesn't matter if you're 15, 35 or 85, having a mentor in your life is a good idea. A mentor is someone who you can turn to for wisdom. Wisdom is a rare commodity. It's much different than knowledge. Knowledge is knowing the truth, but wisdom is applying it, and there are people in this world who have applied truth and can tell you all about it. Mentors don't have to be older, but they should be more experienced than you so you can take advantage of this wisdom. If you want to avoid the pitfalls that are inherent to every industry, find a mentor and tap that person's experience. Finding a mentor may be difficult, but don't be afraid to ask when you've found someone you respect, and don't stop at just one. It's fantastic to find several people you can call on as mentors. The more counsel you can receive, the better you'll be. You don't have to heed every piece of advice, but hearing…
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