I finally understand what a mentor is ….

Ben Maitland-Lewis
Jul 23, 2017 · 1 min read

A mentor is someone who is always one or many steps ahead of you.. someone you strive to beat, or at least, lock eyes with across the finish line of life.

A mentor is someone you might love, admire, be intimidated or inspired by, but that person pushes you, either obviously or subconsciously, to be a better, more capable human being.

A mentor broadens your perspective and challenges you to think wider and go farther… the resulting action might be driven by either respect or fear, but both create a more superior human capable of tackling any challenges thrown their way.

Founding Alchemist

Stories of dreams, failures, pivots, and learnings derived from a lifelong passion to contribute something great to society.

Ben Maitland-Lewis

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CEO @PrettyInstant Photography #NoSelfies. Event Producer, Ex-Music, Booze, & Experiential Marketing Exec. Loves to drum, solve problems, & have fun!

Founding Alchemist

Stories of dreams, failures, pivots, and learnings derived from a lifelong passion to contribute something great to society.

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