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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    "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
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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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    "Fred showed me how to write concise, eloquent code. Most importantly, he taught me when not to write code at all." - shadchnev
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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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    "I am not sure if you can have a mentor who has passed away, but anyway. His wisdom and perspectives on life continue to inspire me" - 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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    "MD was my first entrepreneurial sensei way back in 2008. The seeds he planted have laid the foundation for where I am today." - edwardharran
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    "Chris believes in me sometimes more than I do. " - edwardharran
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    "After teaching myself HTML, Irv took a chance on me and gave me a job as a content editor. Later, he helped me learn to program." - redsquirrel
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    "Patrick pretty much introduced/guided me through my first glimpses into clean, maintainable code" - zspencer
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    "During a conversation at a conference Joe told me about how he tried to wow his clients in the first 2 iterations which was an eye opener!" - ecomba
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    "Dave is the definition of awesome. He enlightened me with this awesome skill. In all seriousness, he really is a great guy." - 3en
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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