Who shows you the ropes, teaches you the tricks and
encourages you when things go wrong? Who shows you the way?
Over and over again, I'm struck that the real winners in
life always stand on the shoulders of those who went ahead
of them. Winners ALWAYS have mentors! They learn from the
experts and benefit from the success of others.
Sometimes they have a personal coach--and as a coach, I
think that's a good thing! But often they have informal
relationships with men and women who will teach them.
Sometimes, mentoring comes in the form of a "MasterMind"
group or team.
One of my most valuable sources of information are the
seminars, workshops and lectures I attend every year. I
remember hearing a colleague say he wouldn't attend anymore
seminars "because they cut the budget and (his employer)
won't pay for it anymore." How terribly short-sighted!
The cost of workshops is nothing! The cost of travel,
tuition and hotels is NOTHING if you learn one new idea or
avoid one mistake. The chance to rub shoulders with the best
and brightest in your field is priceless! Just do it!
Double (or triple!) your budget for books and seminars, for
coaching and teaching. Call the most successful people you
know and buy them lunch! Take them to the best restaurant
you can afford, and pick their brains. Hire a coach. Are
there seminars you "might" attend this year? Register now!
Make sure you get the "helping hand" you need to achieve
your goals and create the life you truly want!
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