There are several ways to learn from a mentor, but the most powerful one is the method my brother used with Mr. Casava. Tony told me that this gentleman was very meticulous in his work. He spent a lot of time designing and crafting a t-shirt, but the result was outstanding. Neglecting the crucial role […]
“A mentor has the power to broaden your vision of what is possible.“ – Oprah Winfrey The young Henri Matisse had never imagined becoming a painter. At the age of 21, he had never picked up a paintbrush. He was a simple, sickly, and depressed law clerk watching his days pass by without vision or […]
Parasitic mentees, on the other hand, do the exact opposite of what is expected. They fail to read the times and circumstances. They do not understand that the mentor will not always be available to them. They are professional procrastinators. They are also very proud individuals who often end up comparing themselves to the mentor. […]
The insecure mentor is filled with insecurities. They help you but never truly value you. They fear you might surpass them. With such a mentor, one must be careful not to violate the first law of power outlined in Robert Greene’s book “The 48 Laws of Power“, which states: never outshine the master. This type […]
LIVING WITHOUT FOCUS“The wise man has eyes in his head, but the fool walks in darkness. Yet I also came to realize that the same fate overtakes them both.” Ecclesiastes 2:14 What is focus? Living without a focal point, a central point, or an area of focus will lead to delays in decision-making, which, in […]
Every God-given vision carries a divine commission and there is a physical location a base from which its affairs are run where that commission can be carried out. It is true that God is the God of the whole earth, but there is a portion of the earth He has set aside for each of […]
One of the reasons why the Lord often refers to trees when He speaks of human beings is because, just like every tree, we exist to bear fruit that corresponds to our species. From the moment God places us on this earth, He begins to take an interest in our growth as well as the […]
For who knows (understands and perceives) what goes on in a man’s thoughts except the spirit of the man within him? Similarly, no one discerns (comprehends and grasps) the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. (1 Corinthians 2:11) When we receive Christ as our personal Savior, the Holy Spirit comes to dwell within […]
Indecisive Thoughts “Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe (have faith and be confident) […]
“That is why I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man.” Acts 24:16 Christianity is a race, and exercise is a fundamental rule in the world of sports. Training leads to great accomplishments, for no one excels without exercise. Nothing moves without the application of external force. It is by force […]
