Further Along

In personal and professional development, I have found it helpful to find mentors, or people to hang out with who a little further along and who are a lot further along.

The people who have progressed way past you help you see the big picture and give you ideas of what you can do and what you can become. The people who are a little further along help you see how those ideas can be applied and give you the sense that you can do it too.

And don't forget the new guys. the new parent, newlywed, new recruit, new hire have fresh ideas, and excitement that can give you a boost.