Can a Mentor Help You Succeed Online

Finding a mentor is a vital part of achieving success in any field. Whilst people can take the initiative and learn by themselves, a mentor helps significantly reduce the size of the learning curve. Additionally, a mentor having been one of the pioneers in the field will be able to stop their student from making the very same mistakes they did. For example, mistakes in business can cost money, sometimes a very significant amount of money, and a mentor can stop this from occurring.

When doing anything for the first time, as humans we are bound to feel some uncertainty when making choices on how best to proceed. A mentor will draw on their background and experience to assist the student in making the right choice.

Some people mistake having a mentor for having someone that will do the WORK for them. This is laughable - I mean think about it - if having a mentor meant they were going to do all the work for others, then we would all be doing this and living on a beach somewhere! A mentor should be viewed as a teacher of a guide who is willing to share their knowledge with others. It's all about learning, then applying what you have learned to build a successful business. Whilst a mentor can show you the way - YOU need to take the action to make it happen. In taking action you will get feedback, quite a bit of it maybe negative, and that is when having an open and honest dialogue with your mentor is vital.

Is a mentor necessary for you? Well, that depends on your circumstances and what you are trying to do. If you have not done whatever it is before your chances of success will be significantly increased if you do find a mentor. When searching for a mentor, particularly online, it is vital to do your own research on the person you propose hiring as a mentor. There are genuine people both online and offline, particularly in these difficult economic times that are willing to help.

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