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 […]
“But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.”Matthew 6:20 (to memorize) As I mentioned earlier, the earth is full of hidden treasures that many would love to discover and claim as their own. Throughout the centuries, treasure hunting has […]
“The heavens are the heavens of the Lord, but the earth He has given to the sons of men.” Psalm 115:16 (to memorize) According to Article 716 of the French Civil Code: “The ownership of a treasure found in someone else’s land is split equally between the finder and the landowner.” Although the Lord created […]
“For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men.“ Titus 2:11 (to memorize) During the short time I’ve spent in ministry, I’ve had the opportunity to meet people who are fully blessed, while other brothers and sisters from the same community seem to remain continually oppressed, struggling to make ends meet. […]
“Then he prayed again, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth bore its fruit.“ James 5:18 (NKJV – to memorize) In James chapter 5, the apostle James highlights the power of prayer in manifesting divine blessings such as healing and rain. Raising a vapor to God also means maintaining a fervent and consistent prayer […]
“The king, with the queen seated beside him, asked me, ‘How long will your journey take, and when will you get back?’ It pleased the king to send me; so I set a time. I also said to him, ‘If it pleases the king, may I have letters to the governors of Trans-Euphrates, so that […]
