Who is your mentor? Who shows you the ropes, teaches you the tricks and shows
you the way?
This week I had several people looking for a coach, which is a very good thing. But, I also had several conversations with people who "don't need a coach" and don't have any mentors. I noticed they didn't seem to make as much money or achieve as many of their goals last year. Is that you?
Over and over again, I'm struck that the real winners in life always learn from those who went before 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 are willing to teach them. Often, the best mentoring comes from a MasterMind group or team.
Some of my most valuable resources 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! In 2019, "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 it a seasonal present or use any excuse you have to, but make sure you get the "helping hand" you need to make 2019 your best year EVER!
This week I had several people looking for a coach, which is a very good thing. But, I also had several conversations with people who "don't need a coach" and don't have any mentors. I noticed they didn't seem to make as much money or achieve as many of their goals last year. Is that you?
Over and over again, I'm struck that the real winners in life always learn from those who went before 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 are willing to teach them. Often, the best mentoring comes from a MasterMind group or team.
Some of my most valuable resources 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! In 2019, "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 it a seasonal present or use any excuse you have to, but make sure you get the "helping hand" you need to make 2019 your best year EVER!
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