In this episode of the Been to the Mountain Top podcast, host Steve Larosiliere discusses the alarming crisis of disconnection among today's youth, highlighting the loneliness epidemic and the lack of emotional support.

He emphasizes the critical role of mentorship as a solution to these issues, presenting statistics that demonstrate the positive impact of mentorship on young people's lives.

Steve outlines a vision for a mentorship movement aimed at fostering real connections and community support, culminating in a call to action for listeners to participate in breaking the world record for mentorship pledges.

Takeaways

• America is raising the loneliest generation in history.
• One in four adults worldwide feel very lonely.
• Loneliness increases the risk of depression and anxiety.
• 93% of parents believe their kids are supported, but many teens feel unsupported.
• Mentorship is crucial for youth development and success.
• Mentored youth earn 15% more by their mid-20s.
• The ROI of mentorship is $2.72 for every $1 invested.
• We can either pay the price of disconnection or invest in connection.
• Mentorship can provide direction, purpose, and accountability.
• The future is built on real connection, not algorithms.

Chapters

00:00 The Crisis of Disconnection

04:16 The Vision for a Mentorship Movement

05:58 The Call to Action for Mentorship

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