Tips For Finding The Right Mentor

​In every stage of your life, you are guided by someone. Believe it or not, people work within the guidance and mentorship of others who can impart with them knowledge, skills, and expertise. As you grow older and venture into new things, finding a mentor can be quite a challenge. 

Although mentorship does not ensure success, it takes on a critical role in helping you and your business get to where you want it to be. 

1. Go for “Been There and Done That” Mentors
   When you have your own business, you are no longer working for anyone. You now have the brunt of the responsibilities. Still, being a boss or president doesn’t mean that you no longer need guidance. It’s the opposite. 
   
   Mentors who have been through multiple mistakes, taken risks, tried new things, and emerged triumphant in the end are the best kind of mentors. They will be able to provide you with unique insights and help keep you motivated. 
   
   
2. Willingness
   A mentor is someone who willingly shares his expertise, knowledge, and experience to help people progress in their field or their business. Some skills can only be acquired through time regardless of how necessary they may be for you or your business. Having someone to provide you with skills and perspectives that can only come from expertise will save you from mistakes. 
   
   Most mentorships are free or at least come at an affordable price. For this, it is more crucial for budding businesses that have a limited budget.
   
   
3. Connections
   The primary goal of mentorship, aside from helping you get to acquire knowledge and skills, is to help you understand your field or industry more and open doors from you. A mentor who has a wide and varied network will not only help link you to the right people that can shoot your career or business to the top but also help you form a relationship with like-minded people. 
   
   
4. Challenging
   The best kind of mentor is someone who continuously challenges you and your business. Overcoming and facing challenges is important in strengthening you and your company. For this, it is important to have a that will encourage and help you widen your horizon. 

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