Wisdom can be Learned and Earned
“Confidence is a very fragile thing.”
Joe Montana
If you didn’t have that kind of parenting that helped you develop self-confidence, it’s not too late. Find someone you
respect, in a field you can love, and ask that person to be your
mentor. Most people are flattered by the request and will do what they can to help you.
Mentoring is not therapy or even life coaching. It is a process by which someone who has more knowledge and experience
in certain areas then you, and who is willing to share what she/he learned, helps you navigate the rapids of work and life.
The confidence you get from having someone nearby whom you trust, who knows what she/he is doing, and knows who you are, is a tremendous gift. If you have never had a mentor, it’s not too late. If it’s been a while, then maybe getting another one is a good idea, because the problems we face in the world
today are not going away; they ar just getting complicated.
When confusion strikes, and we don’t know what to do in the moment, it rattles our self-confidence.
Talking with a mentor is a great way to reinforce your abilities and remind you that you have the smarts and the skills, as well
as another person to help you vanquish the challenges of life.