Elevating Yourself Through Mentorship: Unlocking the Wisdom of Giants
Dr Berrisford Lewis
Helping Entrepreneurs Attract Their Perfect Clients And Double Their Profits. Mentor, Coach, Author & Speaker.
Have you ever had someone believe in you so much that it changed how you saw yourself? For me, one of those people was my first martial arts instructor. It’s funny how sometimes the smallest gestures can open the biggest doors in our lives. My instructor wasn’t just teaching me how to fight—he was preparing me for life, for business, and for becoming the person I am today.
One day, after a particularly tough session, he pulled me aside. He said, “You have something in you, something you haven’t even discovered yet. I can see it.” His words struck me, but at the time, I didn’t fully understand what he meant. Then, he handed me a cassette tape—an audio recording by Napoleon Hill. “Take this,” he said. “Listen to it. Over and over. It’ll change you.”
That old tape became a lifeline. I must have played it a hundred times. Hill’s words were like seeds being planted in my mind. The biggest lesson that took root? We can change our lives when we change our language. The way we speak to ourselves, the way we frame our reality—these are the foundations of success. Listening to those words over and over started to reshape the way I thought, the way I talked to myself, and eventually, the way I moved in the world.
The Power of Mentorship
Looking back, I realize that what my instructor gave me wasn’t just a tape—it was belief. He loaned me his faith when I didn’t have enough of my own. And that’s what mentors do. They see something in us that we don’t yet see. They reach down and pull us up, offering not just their knowledge but their belief in our potential. It’s like standing on the shoulders of giants. When someone offers you their perspective, their experience, they give you a view that you could never reach on your own.
Changing Lives Through Language
The lesson I learned from that tape—and from my mentor—was profound. The way we speak to ourselves or let others speak to use shape our world view and our reality. When we change the way, we think and talk, we change what’s possible. Whether it's in business, personal growth, or relationships, your language is the steering wheel of your life. I began to realize that every time I shifted my words from “I can’t” to “How can I?” I was opening up new possibilities. Eric Lofholm says we should be our own cheerleader, and this is what I was doing over the years and you can do the same. Choose.
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This is where mentorship becomes a true gift. When you have someone who’s walked the path before you, they can show you the shortcuts, warn you about the pitfalls, and help you reframe the challenges into opportunities. My instructor did that for me, and it set me on a course that has defined my entire journey.
How I Pay It Forward
Because I was lifted up by others, I’m deeply committed to doing the same for others. Whether it's guiding young entrepreneurs, offering advice to aspiring business owners, or just being a source of encouragement, I strive to pass on the wisdom that was generously shared with me. We all have the power to change lives—not just by what we know but by believing in others before they believe in themselves.
And now, I’m asking you: Who can you mentor today? Who in your life needs that small nudge, that word of encouragement, that belief that they can rise higher than they thought possible? Imagine the ripple effect of your influence. Many of the business owners I work with always thank me for just holding the space for them as they figure out their next move.?
Today, I invite you to be someone’s giant. Think of one person who might need a hand, someone who could benefit from your wisdom or just your belief in them. I wondered what Angela Roth might say about this. Reach out, offer guidance, and watch what happens when you help them elevate to new heights. Share this message and let’s inspire a wave of mentorship and growth in our community.
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