I have been answering phones at KAFM for their 2010 Fall Pledge Drive today. They had another open slot tomorrow, so I'm going back to answer phones again. KAFM is a wonderfully unique community radio station, one I'm glad to support.
I also want to support people in the processes of buying and selling their homes, although I really won't know how effective I'll be until I start doing it. I have been in a service industry, tutoring people about computers for many years in Oregon, but I don't know how my tutoring skills will transfer to real estate.
I think the thing that is going to make the difference is that I am lucky enough to be part of a mentoring program. In "Mentors and Mentoring: What is a mentor?" by F. John Reh, from the About.com Guide, it mentions: "The original Mentor is a character in Homer's epic poem The Odyssey. When Odysseus, King of Ithaca went to fight in the Trojan War, he entrusted the care of his kingdom to Mentor. Mentor served as the teacher and overseer of Odysseus's son, Telemachus."
In Merriam-Webster Online, a mentor is defined as a trusted counselor, guide, tutor, or coach. No matter the origin or meaning, I like having someone with experience and the ability to do a reality check that will keep me headed in the right direction.
I'm now signed up for my online real estate class; as soon as my materials arrive, I'll be able to begin.
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