The Best Teacher

For years we’ve heard the adage, “Experience is the best teacher” and I would agree. I would also note that it’s only a half truth. The whole truth for me is, “Experience is the best teacher and it doesn’t have to be your experience.” Depending on how long you’ve followed my writings you’ve read about me and my mentors. I have several.

Herb is my writing and publishing mentor. His expertise lies within those industries. Fred is my business mentor. His expertise lies within the corporate strategy and tactical implementation and process improvement. Steve is my spiritual advisor. His expertise is offering suggestions on enhancing my relationship with my Creator. John is another mentor. His expertise is business, business growth and development. His thoughts about how to gather the maximum harvest possible are what attracted me to him and his application of his mindset.

There are few more that’ll be coming aboard in the not too distant future. My point is simple and rather straightforward. “Ask great questions of those doing what you desire to become.” Take notes diligently. Reflect, digest, and determine how you can apply their expertise, their failures and successes, and time invested to accelerate your growth.

“Better to experience it once than read about it a thousand times.” I can’t recall the movie, but I remember the line. The thing I’ll say one final time, “The best lessons are learned through experience, but it doesn’t have to be my experience.”

Today, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, I am grateful that:

So many have willingly shared their experience. There’s something to be said for those assisting through sharing. Happily recalling their pitfalls in the hopes others won’t make the same mistakes they’ve made.

My circle of mentors is so great. I’ve got the ability to tap into over a century of experience, most at the top of their chosen profession. Others can struggle with their growth, should they choose. My choice is to accelerate my growth by learning from those with experience.

Freight has entered my circle. He’s on the other perimeter, but there’s no reason, as of yet, he won’t become a trusted advisor. His expertise is becoming more evident with each conversation. We’ll see how things develop.

How do you leverage the experience of others?

Do you get the maximum benefits provided?

What could you do to improve what you receive and what you offer?

Be Great. Be Grateful!!!