Top Highlights

• Mentorship can be life changing. Staying in the driver’s seat and being proactive about your relationship with your mentor is key to its success.
• Ask for the first meeting. A coffee or video call is low commitment for your target mentor and will give you an opportunity to better understand them and see if they’re the right fit for you.
• Nurture the relationship. Don’t just focus the discussion on work. Take the time to really connect with the other person. After your meeting, send a thank-you note to show gratitude for their time
• Maintain the relationship. Demonstrate a return on their investment — their time — by keeping them updated on your progress, offering to help and showing them that you appreciate the time and guidance they are giving to you
• A good mentor can make a huge imprint on your life, and it is thanks to not one, but many, that I was able to grow from that woman stuck at the gas station into who I am now

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Henry Soysa

Interesting opinion, but felt a bit too corny with the suggested approach, felt less genuine than what it should be