My Greatest Mentor: Part 2

Daddy knew that participation was the route to discovery and insight.

Great mentors are participative partners. And, Ray Bell, my greatest mentor, was such a partner. The words: “How ‘bout going and getting the tractor and park it in the barn?” were powerful music to my ears when I was a ten-year old growing up on a farm. It was Daddy’s way of nudging along my maturity. To get the very special privilege of starting, driving and parking a large expensive tractor communicated trust and respect....