Everyone Needs a Kick in the A#!

People ask me all the time – What’s the number one reason for your success? My response is my mentors. Oh yeah – my family too, but this is not about them.

I have been so privileged to have amazing mentors help me with my career. The right mentor should be willing to teach you what they know, hold you accountable for your actions, applaud you for your accomplishments and be a friend.

So how do you get a mentor? It only takes three steps:

Step 1: Figure out what’s the most important thing you need to know in order to get to the next big break through with your company or in your career.

Step 2: Research the best five people who fit your needs. Aim really high! If you want to be the best then you need to learn from the best.

Step 3: Ask them to help you and then LISTEN. If you don’t listen intently, and take their advice, they will drop you like a hot rock.

I have found that if you follow these steps, you will get connected with some amazing people. Most people genuinely want to help others, and they are proud of what they have learned. People want to share their life experiences. Most mentors are willing to take valuable time out of their day to spend it with you. You just need to ask and follow through.

Note: If you ask some one to mentor you and they say no, then that is a reflection on them–NOT on you. They may be too busy, or just mean – either way move on and let it go.

Mentors are the people in your life who are willing to teach you and jump in your face at a moment’s notice when you are slacking off. Everyone needs a kick in the a#! sometimes.

Do you have a Mentor? If not, I dare you to find one in 30 days.

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