In a world where knowledge and experience vary greatly between individuals, there is much to be gained from the simple act of conversation. I firmly believe that everyone we encounter, no matter their background, has some wisdom to impart. Whether it's lessons from their career, insights on life born of hardships survived, or innovative ways of thinking that challenge our assumptions, others have information we lack. Extracting and absorbing this knowledge, through asking questions and actively listening, is an invaluable skill. It allows us to challenge our own perspectives and expand our understanding of the world. Yet the benefits flow both ways when we choose to pay forward the knowledge granted to us by others. Passing lessons learned along to those who need them continues the cycle of growth and compounds the informational gains made. In mentorship, the teacher gains as much as the student, whether through pride in seeing the lessons applied or new insights when the student builds on the teaching. Mutual exchange distributes knowledge most efficiently while bringing people together in mutual understanding.