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Ever wondered how successful people like Oprah Winfrey, Mark Zuckerberg, and even Alexander the Great became iconic figures? Their secret weapon? You probably guessed it – MENTORING! Let's dive into the fantastic world of mentoring and explore some iconic examples: DISCOVER YOUR INNER GENIUS: Mentoring is all about tapping into your hidden potential and becoming the best version of yourself, let's say, YOU! VERSION 2.0. Famous mentors like Maya Angelou, Steve Jobs, and Socrates were the driving force behind their mentees' journeys to greatness. I wish I had learned about the benefits of Mentorship when I started my first business at 27 y/o, that would have certainly catapulted my success faster. Society makes us feel that we should do this thing called, "LIFE" alone, when in fact all athletes and iconic individuals have mentors to guide and accelerate their progress. "No one is an island, we're all peninsulas attached in some way, and together, we rise as a collective." -- ZAK FABULOUS MENTOR-MENTEE DYNAMIC DUOS: - Oprah Winfrey found her voice with the incredible Maya Angelou by her side. - Mark Zuckerberg leveled up his game by masterminding with the legendary Steve Jobs. - Sam Altman's first mentor was Peter Thiel, and he also credits, Elon Musk. - Philosopher Henry David Thoreau unlocked wisdom thanks to his mentor, Ralph Waldo Emerson. - Raphael, the artistic genius, painted his way to glory under Leonardo Da Vinci's guidance, who was mentored by Andrea del Verrocchio. - Socrates shared his knowledge with Plato, who then taught Aristotle, and eventually mentored the mighty Alexander the Great! WHY WE NEED MENTORS: - Catapult your learning at lightning speed! ⚡ - Increase your confidence and motivation by having someone walk by your side! 💪 - When in doubt, you have someone to bounce your ideas off of🔍 - Greater networking opportunities! 🌌 - When you're down, they pick you up 🚀 🦸 Success is within reach, with or without a mentor, but a mentor's guidance can accelerate your journey to greatness! 🏆

Hello Blank Napkin community - happy to be here and looking forward to connecting with all of you. My name is Ken and I’m an experienced and multi-faceted business leader. Like most of you, I have lived many lives and been variously called founder, father, marketer, salesperson, manager, consultant, inventor, speaker, strategist, investor and more. Originally from the mountains of California, I currently live in (very flat) Tampa, Florida and masquerade as an executive coach for service professionals when I’m not flying to a volleyball tournament with my daughter or reading a new business book or historical biography. I am currently focused on expanding my coaching business, working mostly on customer acquisition. I am open to connections, support, resources, advice, accountability and community around brand, marketing, social media strategy and content development. Please reach out to say hello, introduce yourself, offer a tip, or if I can help you with any challenges or questions that you are facing. I look forward to chatting more with you soon!