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Eric Ho's avatar

I love this, in particular, the way you shared your own personal experience about what you’ve learned from each of these invisible mentors

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Arman Khodadoost's avatar

Thank you Eric! I would love to see all of my writing friends share who their invisible mentors are. It gives such good insight into who you are.

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Eric Ho's avatar

So true! Challenge accepted!

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Grant Shillings's avatar

Strongly agree with this whole concept. My main motivation for writing is to continue the pattern of influence that shaped me. The most important mentors in my life are the authors whose works have resonated with me, more than anyone I’ve met in person.

Taleb and Ferriss are also big influences for me. Perhaps that’s why I enjoy your writing so much. I guess I should check out the others too.

My mentors also include:

Thoreau

David Foster Wallace

Joseph Conrad

Yuval Noah Harari

James Clear

Steven Covey

Stephen King

Malcolm Gladwell

Jordan Peterson

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Arman Khodadoost's avatar

I appreciate you sharing your list. I wish everyone would share more about their invisible mentors. Can't argue with anyone on your list, although I've never heard of Joseph Conrad so I probably need to check him out if you include him in such a world class group.

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EGK's avatar

great post!

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Arman Khodadoost's avatar

Much appreciated!

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Rick Lewis's avatar

When I was 20 I read a book called, "The Handbook to Higher Consciousness," by Ken Keyes. I think I eventually highlighted or underlined every word in the book, carried it around like a bible for several years. It was so what I needed at that point in my life. Right time, right message for the young man that I was. Never spoke to Ken Keyes or saw him anywhere in person, but what an impact his words and ideas had on my life.

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Arman Khodadoost's avatar

Would you mind doing a post similar to this? I'd love to hear more about him and the others who have had a lasting impact on you.

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Rick Lewis's avatar

I love the invitation and its a good idea, but it's not going to happen now as I'm trying to get through gig season with all the travel, and keep up with the rest.

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