Top 8 reasons why you need a mentor!

Many people will ask “What is a mentor and why do I need one”?

A strong mentoring relationship is the commitment to the professional

development of one or both of its participants. A typical mentoring

relationship is where one participant has more experience, skill, knowledge

than the other, however many strong mentoring relationships provide an

opportunity for both parties to learn from each other.

Look at it like this – A mentor is like “Yoda to your Luke Skywalker”

There are so many benefits of using mentoring in your property business,

including the following:

1. Gaining from your mentor's expertise and their own experiences.

2. Receiving critical feedback in key areas, such as communications, negotiations,

planning, time management, goal setting and systemization.

3. Developing a sharper focus on what you need to do professionally to succeed in

the property world.

4. Learning specific skills and knowledge that are relevant to your business and

personal goals.

5. Networking with more influential people in your niche.

6. Gaining knowledge about your criteria, area and doing due diligence right.

7. Having a friendly ear with which to share frustrations as well as successes.

8. Having someone who is a guide to your success.

So what do Mentors do?

A mentor can help you assess your strengths and weaknesses, A mentor

can provide a fresh perspective, a new way of looking at a problem or issue

that you may have. You can bounce ideas off your mentor. A mentor will

help facilitate your decision-making process by suggesting alternatives.

Ideally, your mentor will motivate you to do your best.

Some of the best mentors are:

Willing to share their wisdom, knowledge, skills and expertise.

Always looking at the positive outlook on life.

There to help you through tough times and show you how to find the opportunity

in the difficulties that you may face.

Genuinely concerned about you and your success. In addition to be knowledgeable,

they are empathic.

Continually growing themselves. They are always curious and inquisitive.

Giving direct, constructive feedback to their client.

Respected by their colleagues. People who are highly regarded in their field make

the best mentors.

Sought out and valued the opinions of others.

As the old saying goes, a mentor is someone whose hindsight can become your

foresight.

So what separates a mentor from the average network contact is long-term

commitment and a deep-seated investment in your future. They only want

the best for you!

A good mentor…

M – Motivates you to accomplish more than you think you can.

E – Expects the best of you.

N – Never gives up on you, or lets you give up on yourself.

T – Tells you the truth, even when it hurts.

O – Occasionally kicks your butt.

R – Really cares about you and your success.

(by Bud Bilanich)

You could also look at it like this:

“The rearview mirror is always clearer than the windshield” Your mentor

will guide you through the mist so you achieve your full potential and goals

you want!

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