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When You Can't Stop Seeking Guidance From Someone Who's Gone

My mentor died three years ago and I still catch myself wondering what he would say about my decisions and I feel pathetic.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Healthy mentorship should internalize the teacher's wisdom, not create permanent external dependence.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Mentorship and knowledge transfer?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.