Having A Mentor Provides Many Benefits

By Tim R Cooper

A mentor is one of the many resources you can get to help you in the achievement of your goals. Out of all the tools you have available to you, finding a mentor is one that can motivate you to be your best. Here are some other reasons mentors are good business associates.

The best mentors have been in their industry for a long time gaining valuable experience. You will be able to tap into this experience to better learn how the principles you studied in school apply in the real world. It is one thing to study ideas in a college setting and quite another to see them in action. Your mentor can help you avoid the problems they ran into when they first got started in their field.

Mentors usually have an extensive network of associates that they have developed over the years. Most will be happy to allow you to tap into that network which will provide you with additional resources to help you in your business. Business deals, educational opportunities and promotions are just some of the opportunities that can be opened to you through your mentor.

Mentors are great people to seek out when you need advice about your business or how to overcome a tough challenge. Since they've been where you are, they are able to look at your situation and give you the tools you need to move forward with your ideas about your business. Most are also good listeners if you need to get things off your chest.

It is worth the time and effort it takes to find the perfect mentor for you. You can often find someone within your current network of business associates and colleagues so don't be afraid to start there. If you are not able to find the right match, look to professional and government organisations such as SCORE.

Carefully consider everyone who makes you list of potentials. You want someone with extensive experience in their field. You also want someone whose personality works well with yours. Someone whose leadership style rubs you the wrong way will only make you want to avoid that person whereas someone who has the same personality as you won't challenge you enough to make you grow. Look for someone whose strength and weaknesses balance out yours.

Getting a mentor is the best thing you can do for yourself. You'll have someone in your corner inspiring you to do your best. - 31955

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