In life, we all have who we look up to, who we want to be like when we grow up, that is a Role Model. it's quite different from a Mentor. A mentor is that one person who can guide you, help you, take you under his or her wing, and nurture your career quest. He or she is often in a position you'd like to be in and has the clout and connections to guide you to a similar position. a mentor is also someone you probably have unusually good chemistry with who will share stories with you of his or her own climb to success. An effective mentor isn't afraid to criticize constructively.
that brings me to what I want to share....it was an illustration my mentor gave me on how to be strong during life's challenges...and this illustration guides me particularly in decision making. she said, when an aeroplane is taking off it is not always smooth because it needs a lot of pressure to lift off the ground. But when it becomes airborne, it coasts smoothly and swifly. I was so excited when I heard it that I had to share it on my Facebook page. it really attracted my friends and some made comments. but there is this particular friend's comment i really like; he said "Having attended two courses at the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology in Zaria, Northern Nigeria, and having covered the aviation beat since 2007, I can only agree with your mentor. He is right.! Most crashes occur during take off and landing! But when the plane reaches the right altitude, which between 29000 and 33 000 fts above sea level in Nigeria, the journey is smooth! That's is until there is turbulence!Most times turbulence occurs when cold wind and hot wind meet. It's always a transition from one weather to the other, one season to the other! When ur life is about to change, u always experience some turbulence! Isn't it great! I have lived long enough and got white hair by the way to know that life is mystery!" Simon Ateba
so, you see why its healthy - yeah, healthy! to have a mentor...they share experiences you can learn from. a friend or a senior colleague can your mentor, even your spouse can be your mentor, it doesn't matter so long you have someone who can impact knowledge, experience and inspiration to you.
I think you should keep that in mind too
