Chip Conley
The Mentor’s Gift is Their Presence
Being a mentor begins by teaching ourselves how to be present for those who show up in our lives. This is easier said than done. We have become a society of technological screen addicts who treasure multitasking and productivity over genuine interactions with others. Somewhere along the line, we have transferred multi-tasking from our jobs to the relationships in our lives. We keep one eye on the person we’re with, and one eye on the door. And if not the door, the cellphone, the next appointment, the piece of chocolate pie.
Are You A Modern Day Alchemist?
“Juxtaposition” is one of my favorite words. It suggests maximum possibility through the attraction of opposites—what happens when two separate elements join together to create magic and power. Laurel and Hardy. Laverne and Shirley. Harold and Maude. Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga. Call it Modern Day Alchemy—turning lead into gold, or better yet, transforming opposing ideas into order, meaning, and beauty.
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