The importance of a mentor

The importance of a mentor

"I must admit that I personally measure success in terms of the contribution an individual makes to her or his fellow human beings." Margaret Mead, Anthropologist

Mentorship or mentoring has long been a tradition of humanity. It is the way we learn naturally. Mentors do help their disciples or students to fast track their learning curve and thus to acquire knowledge rapidly and using efficient ways.

Finally, as Jack Canfield (video provided) suggests that you do not give up in your dreams of finding a good mentor. He says that you shall ask questions and follow their steps and suggestions. You also need to correspond and help your mentor-- and be thankful for their help. Besides that I would ask that you listen to your own insights too. If a person tells you constantly that you are a failure, don't follow them, because, they do not know how to guide you. They may think they have good intentions, yet they are putting you down and down with 'their good intentions'. Those people even if they have been given the role of mentor/or have successfully mentored someone else--are not a good match for you. Know that everybody has a gift, and you are not an exception.

Never let your dreams die

Quotes to cheer you up and help you to keep going:

"Nothing splendid was ever achieved except by those who dare believe that something inside of them was superior to circumstance." Bruce Barton

"I will study and prepare myself, and someday my chance will come." Abraham Lincoln.
This means that you don't need to be a genius. You can start with nothing. If you dedicate yourself to learn, practice, and master the skills you need to achieve that for which you have set your mind and you persevere, eventually, even if you fail in between.... you'll get there. You also need to find people that can support you or be your partners. These are some of Napoleon Hills Principles.

To the previous quote Brian Tracy added, "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." He said that 90% of the fortunes are still made by ordinary business people who sell ordinary products and services in local markets to regular customer [for which they did not needed a PhD].  Book: Create your Own Future, p. 59