Nigeria, July 27 -- "Your level of success will rarely exceed your level of personal development, because success is something you attract by the person you become." - Hal Elrod

Michael and Hassan graduated from the same university. Like every fresh graduate, they were optimistic about the future and eager to begin their careers.

A few weeks after graduation, Michael paid a visit to Mr Jude, his mentor who had enjoyed an outstanding career in business and executive leadership. They attend the same church. He is the coach that helps them with career discussions and programmes. He decided to make him his mentor and he had done a great job of upgrading his thinking and understanding much more than his peers.

After congratulating him, his ...