Think back to a time
when someone inspired you.
Perhaps they spoke at an event
you attended. You may remember
a college professor who you loved.
Whatever your memory,
you probably thought of that
person as a mentor.
What was it about
that person you saw
inspiration from?
Was it the way they spoke
or was it the message
they presented?
Mentors have a way of giving us
the needed push to accomplish
what we thought was impossible.
You don’t need a face-to-face
relationship for someone
to be considered a mentor.
In fact, you could read about
someone in history
or read a biography on the person.
Sometimes, you may find a TED Talk
that moves you.
Then, you reach out
to that person and let them
know how it moved you.
Correspondence can develop
where you bounce ideas
to this person.
Mentorships help people
by giving them the push
they need to get to a higher level.
Sometimes, you simply don’t know
what to do next. A mentor will show you
some possibilities. While they shouldn’t
decide for you, they can give you
some much-needed guidance.
You should never blame
a mentor for anything related
to your life or career.
If you follow the advice
of a mentor and it doesn’t work out,
you either didn’t follow all the steps,
or it simply may not be
the right path for you.
The responsibility rests with you.
While there are bad mentors,
it is up to you to learn
how to find the right ones.
But, once you do,
you will have guidance
that can help you attain your goals.
You must be willing
to take the advice of your mentor.
The actions required could
take you outside
of your comfort zone.
Often, that is how you break
through barriers
that are holding you back.
When that happens,
you will see the value
of a mentor that much more.
Some mentors may seem out
of reach to you because
of how much they cost.
Some people are lucky
to receive free mentoring.
But, if you don’t have that luxury,
keep in mind what you are getting
out of the deal.
If you advance in your career
quicker than your colleagues
because you paid
for a decent mentor,
can you put a price on that?
You will more than cover
the cost of both salary
and relationships
that you gain from
the arrangement.
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