I’m what you might call a wisdom coach, a philosophical guide, a mentor for others as I also continue to absorb deeper lessons on life’s path. When I pass on what I’ve received, I always see more.
We typically best learn from digging deep and doing well in the company of those who know. One of my favorite grad school professors at Yale long ago reflected that we were in danger of losing our greatest model of education, the master-apprentice relationship, where a novice accompanies an experienced expert on a journey, an adventure of imitation, repetition, individuation, and growth into a form of distinctive excellence. And we’re never too old to apprentice ourselves to a master. As the British social scientist and philosopher Michael Polanyi showed long ago in his books Personal Knowledge and Tacit Knowing, that’s how greatness is sparked and conveyed.
So I’m launching a new enterprise soon, a new official form of service as a mentor, advisor, and guide for C suite executives, company founders, and top performers in many domains who seek more wisdom and practical philosophy in their lives. I’ve done it informally and quietly for a long time, but now, while it will still be quite confidential an endeavor, I’m going to officially open up for a few more ongoing partners and companions along the way. But, shhh. It’s still a very quiet enterprise.
Oh, and about the picture: The small horse is me. The bigger one represents the great sages of our history, showing us the way, if we’ll only attend and take it all in. You may want to run with us.
Final thought for all of us each day: Who are you helping to grow? Who is helping you?
