I’ve spent most of my adult life doing research on every aspect of owning and operating a business, with an obvious focus on marketing and advertising.
There are many lessons to be learned, and many will only truly be learned the hard way.

Early on in my studies I learned that finding a mentor should be at the top of your list. No matter what you are trying to accomplish, there will always be somebody out there in the world that has been down a similar path or shared a similar experience.

The beautiful thing about having a mentor is that, while they may have a similar interest or path, they’ve also had the time to reflect upon their actions. To look back and say, I should have done it this way or I’m glad I did it that way.

If you’re going to make it happen, whether it be on your blog or in your rock band or whatever, take the time to find yourself a mentor.

Notice I said FIND.

They’re not gonna fall out of the sky and land in your life. You have to make a serious effort to really want that advice.

And I tell you this only because I waited way to long before finding my own mentor. And since then, everything I’ve done has made so much more sense, has so much more meaning.

So here’s a big thank you those out there that other people refer to as “mentors”. Without you many of us would be lost.

And for those who don’t have someone to call upon, don’t waste any more time.

Your success depends on it.