Philosophical Mentor Gifts

'It was a lot easier to keep an eye on things before the bang. Everything was all in one place then.'

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.'

Pinocchio's Second Realization

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

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

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

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

"Hey, it's not all fire and brimstone anymore—one of our nine circles is even smoke-free."

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

'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!"

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

'Are we there yet? Huh? Have we achieved Nirvana yet? Huh, have we?'

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

Hanging off every word...

"When I get to Heaven, will I still have to clean my room?"

Children's education

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

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

"Is this what I want to be doing with my death?"

"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.''

"I think I can". (train)

Mentors guide you through the maze.

"Sorry kid, I work alone."

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

"Like you, I was lost...then I found Jesus!"

Buddhist photo albums,

'I'm going to teach you the value of a dollar invested.'

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

Jesus is Scourged (The Holy Bible).

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

'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...