Experience VS Mentors

Recently I had the opportunity to observe a young lady (late teens - early 20's) who was going through a very difficult separation with her boyfriend. I heard one family member say - (well meaning of course) - "I had to learn the hard way too." The idea of that comment stems from the old phrase "Experience is the best teacher." But I am here today to offer an alternative philosophy. Do we really want experience to be our mentor? No my friends experience is not the best teacher - mentors are the best teachers. more