I Got Turned Down By a Mentor
Summary
- I once met a renowned CEO coach from Silicon Valley and asked if I could pay him millions to be my mentor, but he nicely declined.
- It was clear I wasn't at the level of someone like the CEO of Facebook, and he didn't see a high enough return on mentoring me.
- This taught me that if someone is meant to be your mentor, they will respond to you.
- Sometimes, you might not yet be worthy of being someone's mentee, and that's okay.
- Demonstrating excellence is key to attracting the right mentor.
- Learning this was tough, but it helped me grow and understand how to approach mentorship.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest focusing on showing excellence in your work every day. This means doing your best in whatever tasks you take on and making your work remarkable. Start small by setting daily goals that push you to improve. Over time, these small improvements can lead to noticeable excellence.
A good way of attracting a mentor is to be proactive in learning from different resources. You don't have to wait for a mentor to guide you. There are books, podcasts, and online articles you can explore for self-improvement. This shows that you're committed to growing and ready for valuable knowledge.
Sometimes, the best insights come from evaluating failures. If something doesn't work out, look at what went wrong and what you can learn from it. Use this self-reflection to grow, which will make you more appealing to potential mentors.
Networking is important. Attend local workshops, seminars, or online groups related to your industry. Engage in conversations and ask thoughtful questions. These interactions can lead to organic relationships with people who might mentor you someday.
Lastly, be patient and honest with your journey toward finding a mentor. Accept where you are and what you need to get better. Understanding this is a crucial step in becoming someone a mentor would want to guide.
