Building self-esteem

Every child is born without an idea of what he can or cannot do. As a matter of fact no child is born with any ability. We are only born with potentials. All capacities or skills are learnt and become second nature with use. The more you achieve any goal concerning any capacity or skill you want to build, the greater your trust or confidence in that area of expertise. Every value, attitude, behavior, opinion, belief and fear you have today has been learnt.
The fastest way to acquire a skill, behavior or value system is by immitating a highly respected individual in that field.
Tidbits in getting the best from a mentor-mentee relationship:
1. Be humble to your mentor. This means you recognize that somebody is better than you in a particular field. This recognition will help you in complete obedience to this authority figure. Their superiority is not as a result of natural talent or privilege but of time, hard work and experience. All that concerns you at this stage of your career development is acquiring practical knowledge in the most efficient manner possible.
2. Obey them to the letter: It's funny some people claim to be humble but feel obedience is difficult. We are not talking about issues concerning mentee faith here. We are talking about lazyness and other lifestyle I find difficult to categorize.
3. Become religious: being a disciple in your chosen faith if for no other benefits will filter away all distractions that always waste away peoples' time and resources.
4. Develop a solid work ethic and orgarnisational skill: This increases your chances of getting the best mentor out there.
5. Personal interaction with your mentor is also vital: Becoming the best or master in some professions involves learning cues and subtle aspects that can only be picked up through person-to-person interaction with the mentors.
For every house is built by someone but God is the builder of everything--- Bible (Heb 3:4).
Till next time when we shall be reading a new episode, don't forget to always be the best version of yourself.
Thank you.

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