I Need a Mentor on the Path to Success

Regardless of where you are in life, having someone to help you along the way can make a huge difference in your endeavors. This is just as true for top executives as it is for entrepreneurs who are just starting out. What I am continually impressed by is the number of people who say to me, I need a mentor. It is a great testament to the forward thinking and common sense of those who know what it takes to be successful.

But what often requires some explanation is what the role of a mentor is and how a mentor differs from an advisor. There is a critical distinction between the two, and it should be noted how we can all benefit from them both.

Mentor vs. Advisor

What you need from a mentor and/or an advisor depends on what an individual or organizational needs. Let’s take the role of an advisor, for example. In short, advisors direct people. They give advice based on their experience and their expertise. A highly respected real estate agent, for instance, is an advisor. They help you make decisions in situations surrounding real estate transactions and investments.

Now, let’s contrast that definition with that of a mentor. A mentor is different because they not only offer advice, but they also help to guide your journey, assuring that you personally choose the right path for your situation. If you want to grow in income, leadership and business, you’ll need mentors to help get you to the next level.

Being a mentor provides a unique opportunity for the right person. Not everyone can mentor, but almost everyone would benefit from having one. In my own life, I have often said I need a mentor and have benefitted from the guidance of many amazing mentors over the years. My mentors have been those whom I have personally sought out, have specifically chosen, or just have been fortunate enough to engage.

Where to Find a Mentor

So, where can you find a mentor? As I have mentioned before, this will depend on your goals. You need to have some clarity about what you’re after. Then, you need to look to others who have been where you want to go and directly reach out to them. One of the great pleasures afforded to successful people is the ability to share and help others find their way, too. If you ask, you are likely to get a positive response.

A perfect opportunity to see mentors in action and to connect with mentors is at my Abundance Live program with EBW 2020, coming up next month in Austin, TX. This event attracts an elite group of entrepreneurs coming together to support each others’ success. To mentor and influence, not to advise. What a great example this is as a place to be mentored by rich content and to seek out specific individuals you may want to have as mentors yourself.

In various aspects of life and business, mentors and advisors are both needed. If you are getting the advice you need, and you are surrounded by experts, it’s time to introduce a mentor, a guide; someone that will assist in your taking things to the next level.