For Black Success Magazine There was a time when mentorship wasn’t a program—it was a way of life. Young people learned by watching. They listened more than they spoke. Elders corrected them, challenged them, and—most importantly—believed in them long before they believed in themselves. Somewhere along the way, we replaced wisdom with noise, experience with opinions, and patience with speed. And now we wonder why so many young people feel lost. Mentorship is not about control