Childhood Mentor Gifts

"Reboot, Robert."

Grad School Parent-Teacher Conference

'As a beginning teacher, you know you come here prepared to teach and become a good teacher. As you gain experience, you will learn that you also come here to care and become a great teacher.'

"If you really want independence, you should get into contract law."

"I'm not sure about this new trainee - he asked me when does he get to see the actual ropes."

'How many times have I told to seize the day before it seizes you?'

'Believe me, I know transformation isn't easy. I pulled a muscle once.'

'When I was young, I said I'd make it big or know the reason why - Well, I sure know the reason why!'

"Work hard, make the sacrifices and in 25 years you could be just like me!"

"Some advice please...How do I squeeze 9 days work into 5 and still see my family?"

"I'm less a role model than a cautionary tale."

Children's education

Barack Obama's To Do list.

'...and remember, son, never throw up on an old carpet...wait until they get a new one!'

Hanging off every word...

"Excuse me a moment, whilst I just change hats."

"Always take the bull firmly by the tail and look him directly in the eye..."

"Listen here pup, it's time you realized it's a "dog eat dog" world."

'The secret to my success? Even as a kid, I never accepted that annoying phrase, 'None of your business.''

Mentors guide you through the maze.

"My mother taught me about baking. She was a great roll model!"

"Sorry kid, I work alone."

'In this world, son, you've got to learn to push yourself.'

"At this establishment, you can't have your cake and eat it too!"

"I became a mentor because I needed more direction in life."

“I know you’re really busy right now, but when you have a chance I’d love to pick your brain about how you got to where you are today.”

"There are two ways we can go here - bark or bite."

"It's not who you know, it's how you use them."

"I often consult with a higher authority... my grandmother."

'A good leader can lead them to water, but a great leader can also make them drink.'

Good coaches help people change, great coaches help the change stick...

Business coach hiding in speach desk.

'If I'd had someone to help me when I started, I might have made CEO...actually, I did make CEO, but you know what I mean.'

"You're not just a number to me, Emma."

City Bar and Grill - "Stop worrying, youth and enthusiasm can't compete with experience and treachery."