John Shaw: I urge my students to find mentors who show them how to live by example

As the spring semester at Southern Illinois University winds down, I've been thinking about what final insights to pass on to my students.I've decided to emphasize the importance of mentors.I think of mentors as role models who show us how to live correctly.They do so by example and instruction, however, I've found consistent example is far more persuasive and enduring than verbal instruction.

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