Conversations I Overheard:
“You have rights to the labor, but not the fruits of the labor.”
If I listen more than once, I have to recommend it…at least once.
Song I’m Bumping:
A sneak peek at a recommendation from a guest on an upcoming edition of The Listening Room on ProducerHead.
So. Nice.
Your Mentors Are Already Waiting for You
The creators whose work transforms your thinking are, by definition, available to be studied.
Devour their writing, dissect their interviews, analyze their processes and decisions.
Design the masterclass your formal education never provided.
If you want to support my work, please take out a premium subscription (for just $6 per month).
You are not the paparazzi, capturing shallow moments out of context.
You are the archaeologist, excavating treasures of wisdom. With each layer you uncover, your understanding of your mentor's mindset deepens.
Their voice becomes as real and guiding as any teacher you've had. Their perspective becomes a compass for your decisions.
Someone's work has fundamentally changed you. Your success becomes their legacy. There is no greater tribute.
The Mentorship Triangle: +1, -1, =
Frank Shamrock, legendary MMA fighter, built his success on a training philosophy known as "+1, -1, =".
Your "+1" is your mentor—someone whose expertise and experience exceeds your own. But this is just the beginning.
Remember: expertise is always relative. Find your "-1"—someone you can guide through territory you've already mapped.
When you teach, you translate intuition into instruction. The act of articulating your knowledge crystalizes your understanding.
The moment you give away wisdom is the moment it truly becomes yours.
Complete the triangle with your "="—a peer traveling a parallel path. Your equal faces similar obstacles and celebrates similar victories. Through partnership, you both double your insights, resources, and solutions.
Transform Knowledge into Action
Identify your mentors today: Choose three people whose work inspires you. Commit to studying their complete body of work, not just their highlights.
Begin mentoring this week: Find someone who would benefit from what you know now. Schedule time to share your knowledge, no matter how limited you think it might be.
Connect with your equal: Reach out to a peer whose journey mirrors yours. Propose a regular exchange of ideas, challenges, and victories.
The mentorship triangle isn't theoretical—it's the accelerant for your growth and impact. Begin building it now.
Your future self is waiting for the wisdom only this ecosystem can provide.
What mentors have shaped you? Share your experience in the comments below.
Share this post