I was always a little skeptical of the concept of a mentor but then a friend of mine got one and he was always highly positive about the experience. That put the question in my mind … maybe I should try and give it a shot.
I feel like I need to raise my game. Like a lot of people getting honest feedback is sometimes difficult, particularly from a peer. Something I’ve been struggling with the last couple of years is getting feedback and knowing where I am.
David hooked me by continually insisting that the purpose of life is to become the very best version of yourself. I have an idea of what that is but I’ve been struggling to get there.
I’m learning to open up. It’s a little awkward, sometimes, for someone not in the habit of doing so. But I’m changing my mindset.
The retreat process allowed us to get comfortable with each other. I found the LVA very helpful. It was good to know what people liked and what I had to work on. Being able to see myself, as others see me, enlightens me and motivates me to improve.
David is inquisitive and helpful. He makes an honest and strong attempt to be analytically critical. I appreciate that David is with me to help me make a difference. If that isn’t possible, he wouldn’t want to work with me.
David wants to do real actionable things and I appreciate him saying that regularly … It’s a good honesty check.
David is engaging, intelligent, motivated, critical/analytical and demanding … but in a good way!
The network and the possibility for networking definitely attracted me to work with David.
Meeting somebody new and opening up different worlds is very positive and powerful for me. I like the idea of being part of the network which means I’m less suspicious that somebody wants something from me. David’s world is a safe world.
