The first type of limiting thoughts we entertain are general thoughts about the world. For example, someone might say: “I don’t like or trust business leaders. Their only goal is to make money off the backs of their employees.” Another person might say: “In any case, all politicians are liars and thieves!” or “Investing in […]
“Mentors have the power to ignite a spark in you that can light up the rest of your life.” – Steven Spielberg Towards the end of 2015, if I remember correctly, I woke up with a word accompanied by a dream in which I received a specific instruction. I heard a voice saying: “Multiply yourself.” […]
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. […]
In my journey of developing my photography skills, I quickly found myself limited in terms of shooting range and variety when photographing my friends and classmates in Paris, who served as my models. During a photoshoot with photographer Zy Yung, I noticed he had a paparazzi-style lens in his bag that I really liked. It […]
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 […]
There are three ways by which you can discover where you belong on this earth. “For God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable.” Romans 11:29 Here, God mentions both gifts and calling. They are of equal weight. They are equal in value, and both come from God. He is the one who calls and the […]
In chapter four, we identified diligence as one of the covenant responsibilities you must embrace if you aspire to succeed in life. We will delve deeper into this subject in this chapter. Indeed, there is no substitute for work if you want to succeed in life. Diligence, or hard work, is the main ingredient for […]
All the words you speak, whether good or negative, are received by angels as commands and executed accordingly. You surely know that they are your servants (Hebrews 1:14), and they excel in strength, obeying the voice of your words (Psalms 103:20), to ensure that they are carried out exactly as commanded. This is why the […]
