Seek out those who have gone
ahead of you and strive
to learn from them.
- Dave Hoover and Adewale Oshineye
Featured Mentors
Here are just some of the mentors who have spent time helping others learn the critical skills that shaped their future. More...
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    "Christine has taught me that I am enough i " - edwardharran
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    "has continued to inspire me to learn and remain curious about media and journalism for many years." - sisk
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    "Pete is one of Australia's leaders in the technology and innovation space. He has supported me for a few years now, providing me guidance in my professional life and giving me context for challenges in my personal life. " - edwardharran
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    "Ever since Corey set out on his first journeyman tour, he has inspired me to be a better software developer. He cares deeply for our craft." - redsquirrel
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    "Patrick pretty much introduced/guided me through my first glimpses into clean, maintainable code" - zspencer
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    "Chris believes in me sometimes more than I do. " - edwardharran
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    "Suzie has been an tireless advocate for me in my work and provided me w immense support in times of crisis. Eternally grateful." - edwardharran
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    "Nick tells me how it is, reminds me what truly matters, and helps me keep my feet on the ground. " - edwardharran
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    "I spent a week up at Object Mentor in a Java/TDD Immersion in 2002. I was the only student. Micah was the instructor. We paired all week!" - redsquirrel
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    "its janstewart. I don't really need to say much more than that. " - edwardharran
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    "Tina was my mentor at Seattle Pacific University in 1998. She guided me through the difficult process of learning narrative therapy." - redsquirrel
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    "Everything. Michelle is one of the most multi-dimensional. awesome people I have had the privilege to cross paths with. I would not be where I am today without her guidance, friendship and support. " - edwardharran
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    "I've been mentored by and been mentor to a number of people in my career. Dave's book gave me new insights into being a life-long learner." - DocOnDev
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    "Dave inspires me to climb, (literally,) to take joy in building an integrated life, and to see learning and teaching opportunities everywhere, daily." - seeflanigan
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    "My dormant wisdom and infinite creativity seems to always appear whenever I talk to Joep. When we jam together on our ideas and visions, the music is sweet. " - edwardharran
1. THINK
Think of the people who have helped you learn what you know.
2. WRITE
Jot down a quick note about what they helped you learn.
3. THANK
Publicly recognize them for their awesomeness.
RECOGNIZE A MENTOR
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