Johnson says he tries to act as a mentor, or life coach, for his students, helping them handle the off-court stress of trying to cut high enough grades and test scores for an Ivy League college.

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One mentor, one person, can change a life forever, and I urge you to be that one person.

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In a true testament to his mentor, Albom's life has changed dramatically.

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Since the beginning, the need for mentoring has remained strong because, we know, every child can benefit from a mentor guiding them through the difficult times in life.

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From Will Willimon, the Dean of the Duke Chapel, I got the chance to mentor college students on all the secrets to a life worth living that my mentors had imparted to me.

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And then this 10-year-old little girl -- with no hope and no one in her life who loved and cared for her -- said that more than anything, she wanted a mentor.

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So that means if there's a sibling in your life, a friend, a cousin, another person down the road, you can thank your own mentor for turning around and helping pull someone else up.

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