Mentoring the Future
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Compared to humans, the lower animals require less nurturing before they are weaned and become independent. Humans, conversely, take a relatively long time to reach physical and mental maturity. Indeed, it is interesting that some animals can protect and fend for themselves in a matter of days after their birth, while the development of similar abilities in human beings requires years. For humans, this is primarily a time of dependence and interdependence. During this phase, the human mind is trained to think, communicate, and respond to instructions. It is also during this period that we learn to understand the importance of relationships and the need to be interdependent. We recognize that no one individual has all the answers and that when we cooperate, increased productivity results, thereby enabling us to achieve more.
The socialization process is the genesis of mentoring, as it is during the early and formative years that we learn not only to follow instructions but also to emulate the examples of senior family members. Notice that the first few years of the human’s life are thought of as formative, as this is the most impressionable period. During this time, mentoring is critical because the individual is in search of his or her identity while contending with the rapid changes occurring internally, as well as in the outside world. The aid of a wise and understanding counselor can be of significant help during childhood and throughout adolescence, and parents usually play this role. However, research has shown that the presence of other influential adults during this period can be very useful.
In later years, the role of mentors may change, but the need for relationships and connections remain critical to the success of any future partnership, be it related to business, politics, family, or any other sociocultural endeavors. Mentoring is largely about building relationships and connections with the right people and places. Some of the most successful businessmen have benefited tremendously from being mentored. Richard Branson, for instance, stated, “If you ask any successful business person, they will always [say that they] have had a great mentor at some point along the road.” Additionally, three of the world’s wealthiest men—Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg—have all been mentored.
Mentorship is a powerful tool for building interpersonal skills. However, the wisdom and benefits of employing it as a strategy for perpetuating a culture of excellence and preserving the integrity and heritage of any group, organization, or entity are yet to be envisioned by many, including leaders at every level and in every sphere of society.
This book is about how you can shape your future and leave a legacy. It is important to recognize that the greatest investment you can make in this life is not in material possessions; rather, it is the investment of your time, talent, and experience in another human being. Your future will live on in what you pour into others, and in so doing, you will not only shape it for the better but will also contribute to making the world a better place.
Osbourne Murray
Rev. Dr. Osbourne Murray is a Christian pastor, sales manager, mentor, coach, motivational speaker, and author. He is founder and president of Mt. Horeb Sanctuary of Praise Ministries. As a Christian pastor and business leader in his community, Dr. Murray challenges individuals to achieve excellence in their endeavors. Dr. Murray has a wealth of experience in Christian ministry, and tremendous success in sales. Like most individuals, Dr. Murray has personally experienced life’s struggles. However, through understanding God’s plan for his life, he has found a clear road to productive and fulfilling living. He is not unfamiliar with life’s vicissitudes or its solitary and desolate valleys, but with faith, perseverance, and trust in God, he has learned to conquer. The insights and lessons learned from those encounters and struggles he now shares with you, his readers. Dr. Murray possesses the ability to inspire and motivate people to move to the next level and fulfill their God-given potential. He is certain to inspire and challenge you.
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