You cannot bring out the best in yourself. It is difficult, if not impossible, for someone to bring out the best in themselves. Without the need for external guidance. You need someone higher than you to help you. There is always room for growth and improvement. You are not ready for the big leagues until you decide to humble yourself at the feet of a master. A human being that is operating at a much higher level than you are. Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad once said, “dreams without education, plans and mentors create delusional people also known as dreamers.”
You will require the input of other human beings to discover your purpose. Clarify your purpose. And even to get it started. Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook’s co-founder and CEO, has had several mentors throughout his career. His father, Edward Zuckerberg, was one of his first mentors. Later, he was mentored by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who reportedly gave him advice on how to build a successful company. Furthermore, Zuckerberg has been mentored by other successful entrepreneurs and business leaders, including Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman. We see that Mark Zuckerberg did not mature in isolation. Who is teaching you business?
No matter which sphere of human activities you operate. There is no escape from the need for a human being to teach and train you. For example, the PhD was designed as, and is still widely regarded as, a kind of apprenticeship. Where a more experienced person guides a lesser experienced person. Helping them understand the process. It is great to read books on business. And attend business seminars. But at some point, you will need someone to guide you. Allow God to help you identify your Elijah. That person that is already leading a purposeful life in business, religion or governance. As you apprentice with the person. You will grow in knowledge, and build capacity for greatness.
