Ask a lot, but take what is offered. Russian Proverb

Ask questions, listen, then act on what you learned. Report back with results even if they weren’t great. At least you listened and tried. That’s what they want to hear. Never blame them if it doesn’t work. On other hand give them credit for successes. You get some credit for doing it - but express your appreciation and respect. Thank them for their help - and be sincere. Never waste their time. Give back to them - with your ideas, thoughts and help.

The relationship can end for any of following reasons; You outgrow mentor. You waste mentor’s time. The chemistry goes out of relationship. The mentor puts you down instead of helping you up. You lose respect for each other.

The worst thing you can do to a mentor is ask for their advice - then ignore it. Use what you learn from them. Try it - even if you put your own spin on it.

Be not afraid of growing slowly: be afraid of standing still. Chinese Proverb

WHAT DO YOU THINK LIFE IS REALLY ABOUT?

What do you think is purpose of life? And do your actions flow from that perspective? Do your life choices flow from what you think is meaning of your life? Or does your behavior in life actually reflect a different set of beliefs?

WHAT DO YOUR ACTIONS SAY?

One of my teachers observes, "You can tell what a person really believes by watching how person acts, not by listening to what they say."

A person’s behavior—personal everyday choices—reveals most accurately what they really believe is central and important in life. We often sincerely think we believe one way, yet we act in another.

For example, many people think they believe that life is about sharing their blessings of time, talents and money with others. However, if you closely watch how they allot their time and resources, you see a very different motivating force driving their choices—most of their energy goes into building private reserves of money and "things."

Many folks genuinely think they believe "we are all one," yet their actions scream separateness and competition. A lot of people say "the universe will provide," yet they worry all time about money and they take jobs they hate. Many "believe" they have a "soul mate," yet they settle for a "comfort mate" just to keep horror of loneliness at bay. People believe in abundance, yet don’t have what they want. Many people believe they are "eternal souls," yet their fear and insecurity shout "I’m not safe."

CLOSING THE GAP

Why is there a discrepancy between how we "think" life is and how we actually experience it? Why gap between what we say we believe and how we act?

Because our "unconscious" beliefs are running show! The same observant teacher comments, "What we create in life is sum total of our conscious and unconscious beliefs." How can you tell what beliefs are lurking under your surface, keeping you from true happiness? It’s obvious—simply look at what realities you’re currently creating in your life. Anywhere you’re struggling—financially, emotionally, physically—you have subterranean beliefs undermining your stated goals.

The way to create prosperity, love and health you want in life is to transform your unconscious sabotage. Then your actions will align with your natural state of abundance and support—and goodness will flow naturally in your life.