It might be humbling to admit it. Many of us pride ourselves are making our own way in the world.

But if we look back at our journeys and how far we have come, it will be impossible to ignore the influence of those in our lives who have helped guide us and support us along the path.  

Making full use of a mentor or simply someone to bounce ideas off of can make an enormous difference in helping you attain the success that you seek.

Listen for tips on how finding the right mentor and how to make the most of this important and potentially life changing relationship.

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Summary:

We all like to style ourselves as heroes and world champs. The pull of the myth of the lone warrior is strong – it’s why we gravitate to inspirational stories of individuals who prevail alone over great odds. 

The image makes for a nice story, but the reality is almost always a bigger picture – one that involves the support and help of mentors in order to succeed. You may think that you can get where you want on your own, but I assure you that can land there much faster if you are benefitting from and learning from the experience of a mentor from the beginning?

So how do you identify the right person to be a mentor? And how do you make sure that you are using your time together to the most productive degree possible, ensuring that you both are getting what you want out of it?

Read on to learn more on identifying and making the most of your mentors and the potential mentors in your field.