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Do You Have A Mentor?

Do you have a mentor? You know, someone who you can turn to for advice? You should. The video below is about why you should have a mentor, and a bit of advice on how you can go about getting one. FYI, I’m not sure Mike Arrington would be a good mentor, I just used his name in the video for some reason.

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  1. chrispian
    April 16, 2008 at 8:10 pm #

    I think this is something that should be brought up more often. Mentoring used to be something that was much more common that it is now. I’ve been fortunate enough to have a few mentors along the way in my life and most recently a more “formal” mentoring relationship with someone here locally. It’s an amazing way to learn and grow. I highly recommend it.

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  2. Rich
    April 17, 2008 at 12:13 am #

    Hey Jim, thanks for stopping by my site.

    1) Your video lengths have been just fine for me as a viewer. I find that the content dictates the length. I don’t think you have become verbose at all.

    2) I’ve had several mentors in my life. And I agree with Chrispian. This is an important aspect of individual and professional growth that most people seem to overlook.

    My mentors have helped me in all aspects of life, be it professional, personal, or in my life of music performance and production. I don’t think I would have ever moved forward I had not involved these people in my life.

    Rich’s last blog post..Apture.com – multimedia experience on your blog

  3. Sharon
    April 17, 2008 at 12:35 am #

    Great advise! I’m new to this site but like it so far.

  4. Fred @ Newest on the Net
    April 17, 2008 at 5:47 am #

    Jim,

    I think that finding a mentor is one of the most important things a person can do. Most businesses are too complicated to learn by yourself. You can save yourself a lot of time be having someone you can ask questions too.

    Great advice.

    Fred @ Newest on the Net’s last blog post..Indian Head Coins

  5. Jenna
    April 17, 2008 at 11:41 am #

    Great post and wonderful advice. Everyone needs someone to help guide them along the way!

    Jenna’s last blog post..Buying a Mountain Home

  6. Wade Tonkin
    April 17, 2008 at 12:55 pm #

    I’ve always considered you a Mentor to me Jim, especially in all matters blogging related.

    I’ve got mentors in other areas of life as well, business, spiritual, parenting.

    It’s important to have folks in your life who have “been there.. done that” that you can lean on for guidance, support and advice.

    Take care,

    Wade

  7. rafael from generalities
    April 18, 2008 at 11:57 am #

    Great video Jim! I have a mentor, he is my best friend and is 75 years old (while I am 25 years old). He is like my grandfather :)

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  8. Brad
    April 20, 2008 at 10:07 am #

    Mentoring and being mentored was part of my early business education. My father taught me that principle very early on. In the blogging, affiliate marketing, new media path I’m on now, I’d be nowhere without mentors. I agree with all you say Jim.

  9. Pugsley - Intern Success
    April 21, 2008 at 1:21 pm #

    Hey Jim,
    I think the 5 to 6 minute are best unless the topic or situation needs a little more because of intensity.
    I think you are 100% correct, everyone should have mentors, it will save you tons of wasted time and probably a lot of money. Just don’t forget once you get your business going and when someone ask you to be a mentor.

    Thanks,
    Pugsley

  10. Spriritual Info
    January 30, 2009 at 4:20 pm #

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  11. Spriritual Info
    January 30, 2009 at 5:03 pm #

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  12. Small Busines Coach
    January 17, 2011 at 8:34 am #

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