Mentor Teaches NJ Resident To #StandTall

Patch and When the Game Stands Tall are asking about the coaches, teachers or mentors who inspired you.

Liz of Bricktown, N.J. tells us about her mentor, Marie Darling.

Mentor Name: Marie Darling
Known Mentor for: 26 years
Town: Bricktown
State: NJ

What my mentor taught me about success:

To trust in yourself and to never second guess your intuition. She became, in my heart, my second mother. She made me feel validated! Something no one else did!

What my mentor taught me about dealing with failure:

Failure is okay, as long as you learn from it and try again. Letting go of the past, and “throwing IT into the Bay” is also a quote that sticks with me.

Best advice from mentor:

She gave me so many, but I think “You never have to apologize if you didn’t do anything wrong,” is one of my favorites.

Patch would like to know about the people in your life who inspired you. Tell us about the coach, mentor or teacher who made a difference in your life. Your mentor will be entered for a chance to win a prize package from Patch. All Everyday Hero submissions will be shared on Patch. Nominate your mentor here.