Episode 75 - It’s Smart to Have Two Mentors to Guide You
OK, it’s true that men have an instinctive distaste for asking for directions. And I’m guilty of having driven for hours looking for places that weren’t where I thought they should be. However, I have observed that smart men and women do not hesitate to ask for directions in getting to where they want to go in business. They develop mentor relationships to make their journey easier, faster and more direct.
It’s smart to get two mentors. One should be in your organization or at least in your industry so she can guide you through things only an experienced insider would know about. This person should already be successful in things you want to become more accomplished in.
Your other mentor should be outside of your line of work so that your field of vision stays wide for finding solutions others in your industry are too close to the forest to see. This person will be someone you consider a success and someone you can get excited talking with. Your conversations will soar in every direction as the two of you relate your experiences. And when you ask him for business advice, his fresh perspective, like the wisdom of a child, might give you just the insight you need to develop fresh new solutions to your challenges.
In today’s super complex world, no one succeeds alone. It’s smart to have two mentors to give you direction.
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