The Importance of Mentors

Mentors inspire us into action, challenge us out of our comfort zones, strengthen our resolve towards our goals, encourage us when we're ready to quit, and enable us to bridge the gap between where we are and where we want to be through their previous failures and successes. And much, much more. 


For successful people mentors are a must. There isn't a question about it. Everyone needs a mentor, especially when one is embarking on the journey of changing one's life. 


Take one of my mentor's, Jim Rohn, for example. He shared so much in his lifetime about change and successful living and his teachings have inspired and continue to inspire so many people even today. Jim said: 

"Life is about constant, predictable patterns of change, and the only constant factor will be our feelings and attitudes toward life. We as human beings have the power of attitude and that attitude determines choice, and choice determines results. All that we are and all that we can become has indeed been left to us to decide and interpret through our attitude and choices." - Jim Rohn

We must have someone, or several someones, to guide us through the process of change. To inspire us with hope that what we want to achieve is possible. To show us how to get back up once we've fallen. And we will fall, all the way to the top, if we never give up.  

This is especially true when we're facing dark times in our lives when there appears to be little or no hope for achieving our goals and dreams. At these times, even a simple encouragement from someone else who has experienced what we're going through can make all the difference in the world.

I remember watching a documentary about Walt Disney and the many struggles, failures and financial obstacles he faced, and his unwillingness to give up his dream no matter how hard things became and I witnessed that burning desire he had to achieve his goals. In fact, he found the challenge of doing the impossible fun.

And somewhere, down deep inside I, too, felt the burning desire within me for my own goals and destiny come to life once more. Inspired by the great disappoints, trials, and various successes of Disney's life, I became encouraged by the fact that this highly successful, well-known man faced a lot of the same trials that I myself have faced and yet, he overcame them all. 


It was like a light switch had been turned on and, in that moment, I again found hope. My future, my destiny, my goals could still be accomplished. 


I realized that sometimes you just have to go through some tough things, but if you will keep that burning desire of your destiny alive within you, success will surely follow. And I knew that I, too could overcome whatever life throws my way. 




I have many mentors which inspire me, some who no longer with us but who have left valuable instructions, insight and information behind for those of us who choose to make a change. 

These mentors include: 

• Darren Hardy: Daily Mentoring with Darren - 5 minutes a day, 5 days a week, 260 times a year he is helping people level up their success and transform their lives. *Success in business and life. 
• Jim Rohn: An American entrepreneur, author and motivational speaker. His rags to riches story played a large part in his work, which continues to influence others in the personal development industry long after his death on December 5, 2009. 
• Zig Ziglar: America's most influential and beloved encourager and believer that everyone could be, do and have more, founded the Zig Ziglar Corporation in 1977. He influenced an estimated quarter of a billion individuals through his 33 books, including the bestseller See You at the Top, which has sold almost two million copies. His son, Tom Ziglar, now leads "Ziglar" in its efforts to continue to deliver his father’s inspirational message to high-achievers around the world.
• Steve Jobs - Apple: His vision of a "computer for the rest of us" sparked the PC revolution and made Apple an icon of American business.
• Yoda - Star Wars: His quote - "Do or do not, there is no try." - has inspired me many times. 
• Mark Zuckerberg - Facebook: Successful entrepreneur inspired and mentored by Steve Jobs. 
• Oprah Winfrey - Oprah Winfrey Network and also an actress, philanthropist, publisher and producer. 
• Sonja Stringer - Women's Business Coach: Savvy Network Marketing Women. 

These are just some of my mentors. Others include my church Pastor, successful business leaders in my industries, and more. 


Finding a good mentor is important. Your mentor must be someone from whom you can: 

• trust to guide you
• see their success
• take constructive criticism from
• be willing to take action and do what they advise
• feel confident will guide you in the direction you want your life to go
• and be encouraged by

No two mentors are the same, although some may possess similar traits, beliefs, and success, they each have their own personalities and gifts and the one, or ones, you chose should be a good fit for you. 


Additionally, a good mentor is someone with a different perspective who will help you face your faults, see the world differently through their eyes and inspire your growth. 


Mentors are great for all aspects of our lives including our personal development, spiritual growth, business success, family relationships, and more. 


Once you have a set goal, something that you want to change, be it your business, finances, relationships, etcetera then you can begin the process of finding a mentor who can help you to achieve that goal.   


Need help finding a mentor? Let me know in the comments below! 





References and Sources

Daily Mentoring with Darren Hardy at http://www.darrendaily.com/ join today, it's free! 

Jim Rohn at http://www.success.com/article/rohn-if-you-change-yourself-you-can-change-your-life 
on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQdnjxbXqDWtPuTuOcI4gXQ

Zig Ziglar at: https://www.ziglar.com/
Steve Jobs - Apple at: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/197538
Mark Zuckerberg - Facebook at: https://guidic.com/blogs/inspiring-stories/61502917-facebook-founder-mark-zuckerberg-was-mentored-by-a-famous-personality-do-you-know-who
Oprah Winfrey at: http://www.biography.com/people/oprah-winfrey-9534419

Sonja Stringer at: http://savvynetworkmarketingwomen.com/