There is no doubt that having a mentor at your side is beneficial in many areas of life. Whether it be in your workplace, in your teenage years as you become an adult, or in the field of sports. Countless studies have proven that having someone to mentor you through the times that you need guidance will help you grow in many ways.
1. Wisdom
One way a mentor will help is by providing experiential wisdom. Ideally, the mentor that you choose to have as a guide will have been through the same journey that you are currently in. This person will have been through the struggles, challenges and has likely overcome them his or herself. This experience can be passed from your mentor to you, and help you out during any times that you may need.
2. Support
Having an experienced mentor will also give you the support that you need in order to push through the challenges that you face during your journey. Every person who is looking for a mentor is doing so because he or she was brave enough to walk down a path. You are not a follower, you are a leader. But, even leaders need support and this is where a good mentor will be there for you.
3. Access to a Bigger Network
A third reason why having a mentor is important is because when you have one, you will have access to an expanded network vicariously through your mentor. Usually someone in a position to be a mentor has made several connections along his or her journey, and will be happy to readily introduce you to that network if it is beneficial for you.
4. Keeps You Right-Minded
A good mentor will always make sure that you are keeping the right mindset that you need to have while you continue on your journey. It is very easy for someone to “stray” away from their intended path and venture off course. A mentor will help you stay focused, stay discipline, and hold you accountable. Keeping the right mindset is crucial to success.
5. They Hold you Accountable
This one ties in to number 4. A good mentor will hold you accountable! We all need someone to hold us accountable from time to time, and a mentor is someone who will look out and make sure you are doing everything that you are supposed to be doing.
These are the top 5 benefits of having a mentor. As you can see, it can be crucial to the success or failure of the journey that you are on. Mentorship is something that everyone can benefit from, and it is important in all stages of life. Be sure to purchase our book, The Millionaire Mentor on Amazon to learn more great advice and wisdom on mentorship. Also, check out our article on How to Find a Good Mentor.
