Mentorship Gifts

"The thing is, you have to really want to change."

"The main, unchangeable principal that I use in life is to be pragmatic."

'As my mentor, I sometimes question the advice you've given...'

"A word to the wise..or is it a word from the wise? I always get it mixed up."

'To become ONE with the Universe, you must first become COMPLIANT with the Universe!'

'So then I thought, what's the idea job for a gentleman with my years of experience, wisdom and a desire to help others.'

"Harris, I want you to show my boy everything you know - even if it takes all day."

A great coach is good at listening...

"My Dad told me not to make the same mistakes he did. That doesn't leave much left!"

"Perkins, I didn't get where I am today without taking a few risks."

'Remember, Junior, if at first you don't succeed...come up with a good exit strategy.'

Teachers' Training Toughened: 'Sorry I'm late, I had to help one of the student teachers with their homework.'

'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.'

"Shows you how much I know."

'He's my personal adviser...he's teaching me the air guitar.'

'Some mentor you turned you turned out to be.'

'Remember, son, don't believe any thing you hear and only half of what you see.'

'Life won't always put a coaster under you, son! Sometimes you sit on a cold, hard surface and you just deal with it!'

'I appreciate Dr. Hill has been a great mentor at the hospital, John... But you don't need and when we go on dates!'

'I like you, Hargrove, and I've decided to take you under my wing.'

'I want to be a professional Polo player too when I grow up... Can I have your autograph please?'

"I'm not speaking to you as a Republican or as an American. I'm speaking to you as your grandfather."

"As you know I will be leaving soon, so I would like you to follow in my footsteps..."

"Lesson no. 1: cats have claws."

'The key is not to take yourself too seriously: You have to be able to laugh at yourself...'

"Remember kid, don't bite off more than you can chew."

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

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

Barack Obama's To Do list.

"Falling in the big guys' footsteps is not the same as following."

'What do you say to the nice man?'

"Always remain honest. Failing that, always remain solvent so you can afford a good lawyer."

"Your tech gadgets will become obsolete, but the nice thing about money is it never goes out of style."

"I want to be a Jockey."

"You didn't shake out your boot."