One of the most talked about components of success is: finding a great mentor. Well...while you're looking for one be careful because all mentors are not created equal. Some are garbage. Believe me. I've had a few who were absolutely clueless. Thankfully, I realized that early, before any catastrophes occurred.
Million-Dollar Question:
Is having a mentor a necessity?
Yes, IF you can find a great one. Gaining the experience, wisdom, and expertise of other successful people is a must and having a credible, knowledgeable mentor is one of the best ways to do that.
If you don't have one and if you don't know anyone personally who would be a great mentor for you, you are about to learn a 5 step process that will help you out. Before we get into the five steps, know this:
If you are looking for someone to show you how to start a business (like professional speaking), that is not mentoring. That's called consulting or teaching and both of them cost money.
If you take someone's class on entrepreneurship, professional speaking, or any other subject then there's an excellent opportunity for you to get to know that person. Eventually, you may end up with him or her as your mentor. It works out like that for a lot of people.
FIVE STEPS FOR FINDING A MENTOR
