Why We Need Mentors Article & Video · The Network Marketing Magazine

“ In essence, to understand the power of a coach, you must first accept the importance and influence of a Mentor .”

One grandma only spoke Spanish; she was with me since birth and had been my daily babysitter 24/7.
My other grandmother became my bilingual “Pen Pal” upon relocating to Puerto Rico. Although she spoke fluent English, she handed me a treasured gift as she prepared me for her departure. It was a Spanish/English dictionary. She would only write Spanish letters to me and encouraged me to do the same.
My Father was another mentor that I wish I had said “thank you” to more. He was influential for never allowing myself to turn in sloppy work at school. I will always remember the afternoon that he took the time to demonstrate the importance of lining up the numbers correctly and neatly in a math problem. He taught me how to complete my book reports in cursive and I have my Dad to thank for mentoring me on how to present myself like a “lady” at all times.

The importance of a Mentor is allowing someone to look at your work and intentions with an unbiased opinion.
A mentor should have already accomplished what you are trying to accomplish in order to recognize the pending pitfalls that you might be walking towards.
A mentor should not be your best friend (although they certainly can become one).
A Mentor is someone that you can depend on for accountability sake.
So the bottom line is that everyone should consider a mentor and the selection process can be fun with the right perspective and attitude.