What do we really need?

Mentors.

That's right.  We all need people to help us negotiate the complex and confusing world in which we live.    When you think about it, really think deeply, isn't it true that most of what we've achieved has been due to the kindness of others?

Tim Donovan.  John O'Reilly.  Chris Harlow.

These men are very important to me.

• Tim Donovan always said "bloom where you grow."


• John O'Reilly told me repeatedly to "count to ten before making a decision…and  count to one hundred if you're emotional."


• Chris Harlow (pictured below), my dearest travel companion, finishes every letter with "I love you."

These are three wise men.  My mentors.