The Role of Mentors

Brooks highlights the profound impact mentors have on shaping an individual's career and personal growth. Good mentors impart tacit wisdom and practical knowledge that cannot be learned from books alone. He illustrates this through the experiences of E.O. Wilson, who benefited immensely from his mentors. 'Good mentors teach you the tacit wisdom embedded in any craft,' Brooks notes. This mentorship is described as a personal, friendly, and shared experience that rewires one's internal framework.