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Old 07-02-2009, 23:02   #7
Eagle5US
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Before this gets outta hand....

The whole mentoring thing is not like on Batman when you climb the mountain and present the blue flower as your "ticket" and say "mentor me"

Mentoring is an unofficial, and unexpected, relationship between a junior and a senior...be it Soldier, QP, race car driver, or human being.
You don't "sign up for it"...there will be someone with more experience at something or whose actions and values you choose to value; in turn that person will see something in you worth nurturing, assisting you in your own life experience. This promotes personal growth. "Mentoring"

Being a "QP groupie" won't get you a mentor. Reading here, and places like here, will give you insight as to the mindset of this organization and how to conduct yourself when you make your attempt at training.

In short, be yourself...when your potential is demonstrated, it will be recognized.

Eagle
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