Choosing a Mentor to Help You Succeed

Are you lost? Are you searching for something in lifesuccessful investor in the world. Do you think it might
yet never seem to find it?be a good idea to take investment advice from him?
If you want to be successful at something, perhapsYou can, you know. You don't have to know him
the easiest way is to look for somebody who ispersonally. In fact, even getting an audience with him
already successful in that field. Once you have donewould be virtually impossible. But he does have many
that you can then model yourself around that person.books that you can study. Here is a quote from
For instance, if you want to learn guitar find a goodWarren Buffet:
guitarist who can either teach you personally or, if that"If you can tell me who your heroes are I can tell you
is not possible, you can copy the way they play.how you are going to turn out in life."
Make sure that the person you choose is successful.The quote above indicates that Warren Buffet
What would be the sense in taking advice frombelieves that he is able to tell what sort of person you
somebody who has no experience? Many people dowill become not only by who you idolize but also by
just that. They listen to somebody who has no idea.the type and quality of people who you associate with.
Often such a person is a family member or a friend.Do you think Mr Buffet might have powerful, influential
Dare I say it? The all-knowing brother-in-law orand forward thinking friends and associates? You
sister-in-law. They just know everything aboutbetter believe it. What about you? What are your key
everything. Don't they?friends and associates like? Might it be time to start
It is wise to take advice but only from those who youseeking out people that you can move forward with?
know are qualified to give it. If in doubt, do someWhat about a mentor? Have you found somebody
research. Find out more about the coach or mentorwho you respect and who you can take a lead from?
you are considering using. Does that person have theFind a mentor. Model yourself around that person. It's
track record that you wish you had? If so, go ahead -the quickest path to achieving what you want.
approach them. Some will decline but many will beThis article comes with reprint rights providing no
flattered. Remember this too - if you don't ask, thechanges are made and the resource box below
answer is always "no."accompanies it.
Warren Buffet is the most experienced and