Philosophy of Mentorship

I am a volunteer mentor to newly discharged veterans who are a entering the workforce or academic life (civilian life).  Additionally, I have my own arsenal of mentors.  Some are colleagues, fitness enthusiast, business, education, and life.   I believe every person is unique in their own way.  In life we have needs and wants.  We seek security, love, and a positive environment to grow physically, emotionally, intellectually, mentally, and socially.   If your fortunate, you may find one mentor who will help you grow in all aspects, but I recommend having more than one. 

We all choose our mentors based on our own outlook and vision.  I believe a great mentor is someone who supports risk taking and who can help spark your creativity.  A mentor should not give you the answers but help you discover them on your own.  They should also be the primary source to search for knowledge and self discovery.  Mentors should first ask, “What is your passion?  A mentor should assist others to set goals, realistic ones, and help them develop emotional intelligence.   

As a mentor, a part of their mission should develop love and respect for themselves!   That is where it all begins!  From there you learn to love others and the environment around you.   I provide mentorship because it is an opportunity for me to grow and self discover.  I embrace the love of education, positive thinking, and creating new opportunities.  Along their journey, I share my passions, dreams, aspirations, and projects to let them know I am also a student just like you.  I extend my hand to guide them and they extend their hand back to me.

Ryan Enriquez