I Was Wrong About Mentorship…
Summary
- Good teachers set the foundation for future learning; they're not to be dismissed when you progress.
- Recognizing the sequence of learning is crucial, like moving from arithmetic to algebra.
- We need to appreciate earlier mentors for giving us the headstart to reach further heights.
- Competitive drive is natural, but we should aim to help others, not just win.
- The mark we leave is measured by the assistance we've provided, not the competitors we've outdone.
- Work on your legacy by helping others; your advice can serve as a shortcut for their success.
- Admit that, regardless of your achievements, future generations will surpass you; this is progress.
- Mentors should share their knowledge freely, rather than hoard it for competitive advantage.
- Celebrate the ease of progress for the next generation instead of resenting it.
- Mentorship can propel mentees to achieve great successes, sometimes surpassing the mentor.
- Acknowledge and thank your mentors, as their guidance was instrumental in your growth.
- A good teacher's success is reflected in their students surpassing them and achieving more.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest taking time to thank your past mentors. These are the people who taught you the basics. They gave you a step up. Like when you learn math, you start simple with numbers and then you get better, learning things like algebra. Don't be mad at your first teachers when you learn more. They helped you get ready for the next level.
It's important to share what you know freely. Don't just work to win or beat others. Think about helping people too. Your real mark is how much you help, not how many others you outdo. Aim to leave behind a good legacy. When you teach someone, take joy in making their path easier. If you know a shortcut, share it! This way, you help a lot of people, not just yourself.
Accept that people will pass you. This is progress. Celebrate it and don't be upset that they have it easier. That's what we are all working for—to make things better for others. Remember, being a good teacher means your students go further than you.
Here's what you should do:
- Think of your old teachers and mentors. Send them a message to say thanks.
- When you learn something new, teach it to someone else.
- Take pride in your students or mentees when they do well, even if it's better than you did.
- Remember, your wins are not just in what you do but in how much you help others grow too.
This way, you not only do well for yourself but for others too, and that’s a success!
Quotes
"The point of a good teacher is that the student does pass the teacher"
– Alex Hormozi
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"If you're failing over and over again at this thing, I know that once I figure it out, I'll be able to help 100 people cheat code their way through it"
– Alex Hormozi
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"The point is not to beat everyone, you're going to get really old and then you're gonna die"
– Alex Hormozi
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"We really do stand on the shoulders of the giants"
– Alex Hormozi
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"If your mentees and the students that you have don't move above you, it means that you're a bad teacher not a good one"
– Alex Hormozi
