FINDING A GUIDE

The majority of us wonder if we even have the capacity to become a wizard, as the role appears mysterious and alien. Whereas a warrior must overcome the fear of battle, wizards need to transcend fear of the irrational and the unknown. Wizards must be fully immersed in the subtler arts of magic, imagination, and creation.

If the wizard's path is foreign to your aspirations and identity, you can either accept your station or work to overcome your self-imposed obstacles. If you choose acceptance, focus on the other ways in which you can lead. You may be an adroit warrior.

You may also choose to ally yourself with a wizard (or perhaps the wizard will find you first). Oprah Winfrey is a magician who can elicit an unparalleled audience ...

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