My Go-To Gurus

With so much to learn about new technology, it's helpful to have a troupe of experts on whom you can rely

Bob Krist

Published April 1, 2008

When it comes to polishing your craft, there’s nothing more helpful than acquiring a mentor. In the Middle Ages, nearly every craftsman and artist spent some time as a journeyman under the tutelage of an elder master with a raft of experience and credentials.

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