Chapter 60
Meeting Your Heroes and Mentors
While singly thus along the rim we walk’d, Oft the good master warn’d me: “Look thou well. Avail it that I caution thee.” The sun Now all the western clime irradiate chang’d From azure tinct to white; and, as I pass’d, My passing shadow made the umber’d flame Burn ruddier. At so strange a sight I mark’d That many a spirit marvel’d on his way. This bred occasion first to speak of me, “He seems,” said they, “no insubstantial frame:” Then to obtain what certainty they might, Stretch’d towards me, careful not to overpass The burning pale. “O thou, who…
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Critical Thinking Exercise
Trace Your Chain of Influence
Draw a simple chain showing how influence flowed to you and through you. Start with someone who shaped your thinking or approach to life. Then trace backward: who influenced them? Next, trace forward: who have you influenced, even in small ways? Include at least three links going back and two going forward.
Consider:
- •Your influences might be people you've never met - authors, speakers, even characters
- •Consider both obvious mentors and unexpected influences who changed how you see things
- •Remember that you influence others even when you don't realise it - coworkers, family, friends
Journaling Prompt
Write about one person in your chain who you could reach out to with gratitude, and one person you've influenced who might benefit from your continued support or encouragement.
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