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Episode 1775:

Mike Smerklo explores how our inner fears, what he calls the “monsters under the bed,” can sabotage our potential, especially when we don’t have mentors to guide us. By revealing his personal struggles and lessons learned, he highlights how intentional mentorship can quiet self-doubt and accelerate growth in both career and character.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.mikesmerklo.com/mentorship-and-the-monster-under-the-bed/

Quotes to ponder:

"Left unchecked, this voice of fear can keep you from realizing your true potential."

"A mentor is someone who has faced their own monsters and lived to tell the tale."

"The monster under the bed never really goes away, but you can learn to live with it."

Episode references:

Give and Take by Adam Grant: https://www.amazon.com/Give-Take-Helping-Others-Success/dp/0143124986

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