Jann's Blog: One Tip on Sage-ing

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Learning is a never-ending journey. I've learned much from my mentors, from the wise sages in my life. I feel it is important to share and pass along some of what I have learned – and continue to learn. I believe we are all responsible for smoothing the path for those who come after us. And I know that we are all connected and here to support one another.

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Improve organizational effectiveness through individual development

Improve individual effectiveness through organizational development

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One Tip on Sage-ing

While there are many aspects to becoming a sage, I heard a story at a workshop that was a great tip on sage-ing. This woman said that her grandmother was a sage. As a young woman, she asked her grandmother (who was about 70 at the time) how she learned to live such a quality life.

Her grandmother told her that she always looked for role models who were about ten years older than her at various stages in her life. That way she had someone who led her in the journey--a person she respected and used as a model for her life.

This is a practice that all of us can adopt. It makes us aware of the people who are living life with passion and purpose. We need to seek them out and watch their behaviors. We have so much to learn and sages have so much to teach us if we are willing to accept the challenge.