Webster's dictionary describes a mentor as a 'wise and trusted adviser'. A mentor is not just occasionally there to help us. It is a more structured setting and there are guidelines that are followed. The mentors aim is to assist his student to reach his goals and through his expertise he will guide him along that path.
In most cases the mentor is the older of the two people. This does not have to be the case though. There are many things that young people know that older people have no clue about. One thing that comes to mind is the technical aspect of learning to do business via the internet. So let's not make any rash assumptions.
Say for instance, that is the situation. You are not knowledgeable about finding your way around on the Internet and yet this is necessary for the business you want to get into. None of your close friends have a clue either. So what to do? The first thing would be to look for a younger person who was having success in the market that you want to enter.
The decision has been made - you need a mentor. Now you have to find that person. The first thing you need to do is ask your friends and family. In this scenario you are going to be looking for a person to help you with doing business over the internet. So be specific. You don't need referrals for people good at public speaking for instance. At least, not yet!
Take the time to think back on the people you have met in the past. Perhaps they might not be able to help you personally but what about their grown or teenage children. It's a sure bet that most teenagers know more about the internet than us older folks. Don't be afraid to ask - the worst thing that can happen is that they say no. If they don't agree to mentor you, don't take this personally. It needs to be mutually agreed upon for it to work.
Just keep on looking and the right person will come along!
I have read a great deal of autobiographies and most successful people have all had mentors and the wonderful thing is that when they became successful, they in turn mentored others. They all attributed their success to their mentoring program.
There is great satisfaction in not only being mentored but in turn mentoring others. Being mentored means that you can achieve your goals more effectively and speedily and mentoring others can be extremely rewarding as you see them grow and achieve their dreams.
Over the years, I have been blessed with many mentors. I credit my success to their training and without their knowledge and guidance I know I would not be the successful person I am today. I cannot thank them enough for how they have enriched my life.
Jan Shimano
In most cases the mentor is the older of the two people. This does not have to be the case though. There are many things that young people know that older people have no clue about. One thing that comes to mind is the technical aspect of learning to do business via the internet. So let's not make any rash assumptions.
Say for instance, that is the situation. You are not knowledgeable about finding your way around on the Internet and yet this is necessary for the business you want to get into. None of your close friends have a clue either. So what to do? The first thing would be to look for a younger person who was having success in the market that you want to enter.
The decision has been made - you need a mentor. Now you have to find that person. The first thing you need to do is ask your friends and family. In this scenario you are going to be looking for a person to help you with doing business over the internet. So be specific. You don't need referrals for people good at public speaking for instance. At least, not yet!
Take the time to think back on the people you have met in the past. Perhaps they might not be able to help you personally but what about their grown or teenage children. It's a sure bet that most teenagers know more about the internet than us older folks. Don't be afraid to ask - the worst thing that can happen is that they say no. If they don't agree to mentor you, don't take this personally. It needs to be mutually agreed upon for it to work.
Just keep on looking and the right person will come along!
I have read a great deal of autobiographies and most successful people have all had mentors and the wonderful thing is that when they became successful, they in turn mentored others. They all attributed their success to their mentoring program.
There is great satisfaction in not only being mentored but in turn mentoring others. Being mentored means that you can achieve your goals more effectively and speedily and mentoring others can be extremely rewarding as you see them grow and achieve their dreams.
Over the years, I have been blessed with many mentors. I credit my success to their training and without their knowledge and guidance I know I would not be the successful person I am today. I cannot thank them enough for how they have enriched my life.
Jan Shimano
About the Author:
Jan Shimano was District Manager for Health & Welfare Canada for many years. She has also successfully represented clients at their Tribunal Hearings with the WSIB. She has had many years experience as a Nutritional Consultant and a Master Herbalist and is presently working fulltime as a Business and Health Coach and an internet marketer. She lives on Vancouver Island with her husband, Gerry.
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