I have great friends ^^

I can say that I am a successful mentor because my (high school) mentees achieved more than what I did. I'm amazed at this one person in particular -- keen, hardworking, and empathetic.

The best part of being a teacher is to see your students achieve more than what you have done

"As external conditions change, it becomes tougher to meet the three conditions ... considered crucial to making close friends: proximity; repeated, unplanned interactions; and a setting that encourages people to let their guard down and confide in each other" www.nytimes.com/2012/07/15/f...