Love this so much. I used to run an MBA program and would try to squash this savior-mentor idea all the time. We've all outgrown mentor-mentee relationships, they ARE too much pressure, and I think the construct is way too hierarchical and can diminish individuality! In a different but similar way, I like the idea of mentors in every decade of life-- meaning-- who is the intergenerational kitchen cabinet. I like knowing people in their teens up to 80s and intentionally fostering that helps to ground my perspective always, without all the pressure. Thanks for giving us another way to look at it!
Amy, I am now a farmer. I say "now" because I have had other lives, just like your other lives that you speak about often. Reading your thoughts today, I realised that my current career is also made of many lego pieces. When my husband and I first moved back to the family farm, the best advice we were given was ... do what you are good at; outsource the rest. You don't need to know everything. We have taken this advice and run with it, and that has allowed us to get through some really tough times. I thank you for always sharing your wisdom. All the best for Christmas and the New Year. Onto bigger and better things!!
Love this so much Amy!
Love this Amy!
Love this so much. I used to run an MBA program and would try to squash this savior-mentor idea all the time. We've all outgrown mentor-mentee relationships, they ARE too much pressure, and I think the construct is way too hierarchical and can diminish individuality! In a different but similar way, I like the idea of mentors in every decade of life-- meaning-- who is the intergenerational kitchen cabinet. I like knowing people in their teens up to 80s and intentionally fostering that helps to ground my perspective always, without all the pressure. Thanks for giving us another way to look at it!
Excellent. I’ve called it a mental board of directors. Like Lego better!
Amy, I am now a farmer. I say "now" because I have had other lives, just like your other lives that you speak about often. Reading your thoughts today, I realised that my current career is also made of many lego pieces. When my husband and I first moved back to the family farm, the best advice we were given was ... do what you are good at; outsource the rest. You don't need to know everything. We have taken this advice and run with it, and that has allowed us to get through some really tough times. I thank you for always sharing your wisdom. All the best for Christmas and the New Year. Onto bigger and better things!!
I love the idea of outsourcing. It takes so much pressure off and u can focus on what you do best and let others be their best