Mentors are the crème da la crème of their respective fields. They advise entrepreneurs on how to succeed during challenges and how to hone their true abilities. All mentors have different styles and attributes that attract people to them. A mentee should have some idea of your goals in order for a mentor to advise you properly. These elite individuals mean different things to different people. A mentor that is accessible, listens, who has proven success in your field, solid connections in their field, expert in their field, down to earth possibly, or comfortable to talk to. Because this is a long term business relationship make sure this person fits your personality and business needs. Because they will be a part of your life until your highest level of success, start mentoring or retirement. (But even the elite 5% top professionals in your industry have mentors, I'm almost certain!) You would not want a retired golf professional to mentor you as a make-up artist. A novice or seasoned golfer would perform well with a retired golf professional willing to share his/her expertise. Finding a mentor is a process, you may go through several before finding that one that sticks! Your relationship will be transparent and genuine; if …show more content…
Someone you feel is just on point and has all the qualities you want in your personal mentor. Being in the top of their industries, it’s lonely at the top! (I'm sure it’s not really, just not as crowded!) My mentor Mr. Chris Holder has a personal goal to help 1,000 people become millionaires. Now when I first heard him say that it blew me away. Can you imagine the countless lives he will touch through helping 1,000 people reach that pinnacle of success? And it will have an enormous ripple effect! At that time I thought, I don't care if I'm 10th, 24th, or 179th millionaire. The status has the same number of zero's! Hello! I'm definitely in that 1,000 no