This is an old post that I think is particularly timely. The bottom line message is to find a mentor not a guru
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Guru |
Coach |
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Style |
Substance |
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Information |
Knowledge |
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Secrets |
Open |
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Put Downs |
Uplifts |
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Drink the Kool-Aid |
Water |
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No Questions – All the answers |
Guided by questions |
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Big Claims |
Actions Speak |
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Front Page |
Back Page |
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Follows the $$$$ |
Principle Driven |
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Complex |
Simple |
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Exclusive |
Inclusive |
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In the Spotlight |
In the background |
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Conditional |
Unconditional |
Richard
gu·ru
ˈɡo͝oro͞o/
noun
(in Hinduism and Buddhism) a spiritual teacher, especially one who imparts initiation.
synonyms: spiritual teacher, teacher, tutor, sage, mentor, spiritual leader, leader, master; More