Time Opportunities of Reverse Mentoring

As I get older, I find myself dispensing more advice to those younger than me. Obviously, some of it is intentional through my writing, but a certain amount is organic. It is honoring and humble to have someone else seek your council. Transferring knowledge and experience to improve the lives of others can be a way to leave an essence of yourself to carry on in the future.

I’ve been blessed to have wonderful mentors throughout my career and have benefited from the assistance and instruction these tutors generously gave me as I navigated corporate life. The advice I received was based on their greater experience and time that was able to be transferred to me. I have been a mentor myself to younger professionals looking to find ways to improve their performance.

Why does the mentor relationship usually seem to be based on age and time? I have found in a world of significant technological and societal change; age is less of a factor when it comes to giving and receiving advice. The concept of older people seeking instruction from a younger generation is becoming more common. Reverse mentoring is alive and well. Now in my sixth decade of life, I find I am more open to observing and listening to the recommendations from generations that have followed me. As a result, I have learned some “time enhancements” along the way.

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Understand how to look to those younger than you to mentor you on:

• Lifestyle Planning
• Digital Living
• Communication Living
• Look Back to Look Forward

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David Buck is the author of the book The Time-Optimized Life, coauthor of The Retirement Collective, and owner of Kairos (Time) Management Solutions, LLC. Learn how to apply the concepts of proactive planning and using your time. Take the Time Management Analysis (TMA), the Retirement Time Analysis (RTA), or all the other free resources offered to help bring more quality time into your life.