Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out. -- Proverbs 20:5, KJV Even if you have good mentors, learning wisdom from them is a skill. It's an art that takes a lifetime, and I certainly haven't mastered it. But the wisest people I know do several things. They ask good questions, they observe carefully, and they follow up with those from whom they've learned. Here are some thoughts on applying these patterns in your grad school mentoring relationships: 1. … [Read more...] about The Art of Learning Wisdom from Mentors