Do you have a Mentor?

February 1st, 2012 by admin

“Mentor: Someone whose hindsight can become your foresight.” ~ Forsight quotes ~

It is said that everyone has something to teach us. Sometimes this is very hard to understand, but there are no accidents and each experience has a lesson.

We should also learn from our parents and ancestors. We do not seem to be learning as much as we could. We look around and see the same mistakes committed over and over, generation after generation.

In our personal life this does not have to be the case. We can open our hearts and minds and learn from those who have gone before us. This is especially important in manifesting our dreams and desires.

We have all heard that we should surround ourselves with people of like minds. This makes traveling our path a little easier. Those of like minds will encourage us and often provide insight into what we are trying to do.

We can then take that concept to a highter livel. If we want to get better at what we do we need to associate with people who are better than we are. In other words, if you play tennis you will never get better by playing only people you can beat. To get better you must play those who are better than you and thereby increase your skill.

This is why mentors are so important. In choosing a mentor you want to be very careful. Your mentor should be someone who has done what you want to do and has done it successfully. Your mentor should be humble enough to share their knowledge and expertise with you in a kind and thoughtful way.

Mentors are teachers so must be able to teach, but they are more than that. A good mentor must also be a friend. They must care about you and have a sincere desire to make you a better person, not only in the area of their expertise but in all areas of your life.

Mentors may spend months or years with you, or they may only spend minutes with you. It is best to have more than one mentor. Anyone you come across who has something that will help you achieve your goals is a potential mentor.

Seek out experts in your field and spend as much time with them as you can. If you see someone who you think can help you, ask for their help. Invite them to lunch and pick their brain. You will find that most successful people are flattered to have someone seek their advice.

This is a great way to accomplish your goals. Find someone who has done what you want to do successfully and imitate them. Do what they have done. It makes sense that if it worked once it can work again.

TODAY’S TIP: Do not be intimidated by those who have more expertise than you. They can be a great help in achieving your goals.

Who will be your mentor?