  fastrack index Many times when we think we are helping others we are actually stunting their growth or even crippling them in the long run. Our secret agenda is on one layer to make ourselves feel good, on a deeper layer to appear superior to others and feed our ego. If you truly want to help people... Stop trying!
But look deeper, we learn when we fall. And we get stronger with pain and resistance. Neither are easy or pleasant! Best PracticesSo what IS the best way to help, to teach, to mentor? Walk the walk. Don't talk the talk. That is the challenge. Say everything by saying nothing. Do everything by doing nothing. Now I know this may seem contradictory and even hypocritical of me to say these words to you. After all, I'm just talking here. Typing. Not doing. But I don't see you as my student right now. I speak to you as a fellow mentor, teacher and guide. I just wanted to share my insight with you as you struggle with your students and protégés. If you are at your wits end trying to teach them something, just be silent, get up and do it. And without saying a word, sit back down and give them a reassuring smile that says "now you" And know they can do it. And know that they need to feel the power of their own legs more than the strength of your arms. And resist your urge to be self righteous and charitable, all you do is teach people how to be lazy and play victim. If you truly want to help them, help yourself.
And when they arrive hoping to see the master, you will simply hold up a mirror and show them theirs. If I learn, I can Succeed to achieve Enlightenment and Teach others “People often say that Motivation doesn’t last! ... well nor does bathing!, that's Y we do it daily!” > Inspiration <> Funny Quotes <> Humour A chief is a man who assumes responsibility. He says "I was beaten" he does not say "My men were beaten" - Antoine de Saint-Exupery" It's Ego  People don't want to admit they learned anything from anyone. They want to appear smart and powerful all the time. This is why the old man as mentor is a recurring theme in ancient and modern myth. One of the most powerful goddesses (Athena) took on the form of an Old man to assist a young hero named Telemachus, son of Odysseus. The old man was a trusted family friend. His name? Mentor. She knew the young mans bravado and ego would prevent him from being humble and teachable. So she took on a harmless non-threatening form. Rules of Engagement what are your R.O.E. Buy us a coffee if you like info, keep us going sponsor a coffee when I roam around town with a few bags of camera gear, phones and compass I get tired in this link you can buy me a coffee and include a message which helps so much ultimately I prefer support for visit my local charity project FSCC Foundation Slum Child Care log of my visits and money raised  Facebook groups Bangkok
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