When we hear the word mentor, we often picture someone sitting across a desk from a younger person, offering carefully prepared advice about careers, money, or life. But I think mentoring can be much simpler—and much more meaningful—than that. Sometimes, a mentor is simply someone who has been around the block a few more times […]
My Time in the Navy: The Beginning of Purpose
I can’t say exactly when the idea of military service first took root, but I always knew that if I joined, it would be the United States Navy. My plan was to enlist right after high school. Instead, I let a few friends convince me that beaches, parties, and “freedom” mattered more than commitment. So, […]