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My Midlife Pivot: Why Purpose Doesn’t Retire

A story of mentorship, legacy, and the opportunities that come with midlife transitions.

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Deborah Heiser
Sep 18, 2025
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This story begins in midlife…

About ten years ago, I had a conversation with Bill Cheswick about mentorship. I’d heard he enjoyed mentoring and wanted to learn more about the mentor’s perspective (we often focus on what a mentee gains, but not the mentor).

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