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Based on the quote below, can someone explain in detail how this thought connects to facilitating results through mentoring?

"The only true gift is a portion of yourself." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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This solution discusses how the quote "The only true gift is a portion of yourself." - Ralph Waldo Emerson relates to mentoring.

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According to The Merriam-Webster Dictionary, a mentor is "a trusted counselor or guide." This quote from Emerson connects to mentoring because when people becomes mentors, they are giving a part of themselves, their knowledge, and their experiences to the person who is being mentored. Unlike material ...

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