Youth Mentors Prints

'We're the same as the regular cubs without the full-time commitment.'

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.'

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

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

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

'As a famous writer, could you do something to help jumpstart my career?'

Barack Obama's To Do list.

Children in fancy dress on the way to music lessons

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

Hanging off every word...

Children's education

"Remember, kids, it's not winning that matters, it's getting a clean urine sample that's important."

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

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

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

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

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

Mentors guide you through the maze.

"Sorry kid, I work alone."

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

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

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

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

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

"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.”

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

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

"O.K., next time around let's ease up on the vibrato."

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