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I Want My Dream House!
This article on mentoring is about a session I had with an individual that was nearing retirement with her husband. Earlier in life they both agreed they would save for their dream house, but now because of the recent economy her husband is worried about having enough money for retirement and she still wants her Dream House. As a mentor you often find yourself wanting to side with who ever you are mentoring; however, I caution you on this approach. Your mission as a mentor is to help them see a clear or clearer solution to their issue. I say issue and not problem, because all discussion you have are not necessarily problems. Back to this issue. The woman explained that they had saved for their entire lives for the Dream House and she wanted to follow through with their agreement. Article on Mentoring
Fund may fluctuate greatly up or down!Her husband was extremely worried that if they in fact did build the Dream House that it would effect their retirement is ways such as traveling. He did not want to be tied down to a new house and the responsibilities that go along with it. Although I was only meeting with her, I realized both had good points and deserved to be look into further. I asked extensive questions about the finances and found that she was sound in her vision in that they seemed to have enough saved to pay cash for the home. On the other hand because of the economy her husband was sound in his thinking also since the remaining funds may fluctuate greatly up or down. Of course the up part wouldn't be a problem, but the down sure would. After a lengthy meeting we decided that both would agree on a financial planner to review their situation and give their professional opinion of what would be wise. Of course she would have to get her husbands support, but she thought that this would be a good approach. So my role as a mentor was not to decide who was right. It was to help her find a way to uncover all the facts and then make a wise decision based on those and not emotion. ”Monday Morning Leadership” is a book I truly love and it taught me a lot about Mentoring. I strongly recommend it. It is very easy to get through and the information and knowledge you come away with is remarkable. Thank you and May God Bless You!
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