Teachings,+finding+a+master

Finding a Master
(By Avaro)

When searching for a master, there are many things that should be considered. You are looking for far more then just a master, but you are looking for a mentor. A mentor is a wise and trusted counselor or teacher, as defined by Webster’s Dictionary. All Knights are certified to teach a padawan, but some of them may not be the right master for you. They must be willing to alter their teaching so that you are learning the most you can from them.

Things that you should consider while searching for a master are what their strengths are and how you can learn from that. If a master is strong in the force, that master would probably be ore helpful to some one weaker in the force, rather then some one who is also strong in the force. Make sure that the master you would like is strong in the area you wish to be strong in. Also try to find a master that has different views then yourself. If they are teaching you the same things that you already know then you aren’t getting the most out of your apprenticeship.

You should also look at what this knight or master has done. Have they had many apprentices who have gone on to do great things? If the knight has never had an apprentice, check over some of their posts to see how insightful this person is.

Once you have decided who you would like to teach you, you must approach them. You should start off by getting to know them. Ask about them, but also explain about yourself. If you don’t know the person that you wish to be your master, the conversation in which you ask to become their padawan might be awkward. Although sometimes you have no need to approach a perspective master, because he/she has noticed you and then ask if you wish to become his/her apprentice.

There is a lack of knights and masters to take padawan on right now, but that doesn’t mean you should ask to be the apprentice of the first person to ask you, or who posts that they wish to take a padawan on. You should approach them and learn about them first, like stated above. Do your research so that when you do finally have a master, you can get the most from your apprenticeship.

-Avaro
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