What do the search for mentors and spaghetti have in common?

Discover how to successfully find mentors

Most people are unsuccessful in finding a mentor. Your search will be successful when you understand the benefits and goals of having a mentor. This is where the disconnect happens: many approach the topic with wrong expectations! You will learn how to find a good mentor more easily in the final part of this article. I have had - and still have - many mentors in different fields and industries. However, my first real mentor is Paul. He is a businessman from Switzerland whom I met at the New York airport. As a 20-year-old kitesurfer, I was on my way back to Austria from the Dominican Republic to take an exam for my studies. We struck up a conversation due to my casual outfit and his question about whether there was a dress code in the lounge. He asked me about my job and studies, and I did the same. In the end, we exchanged our Skype contact details. This was the beginning of a long and very helpful mentoring relationship. If you want to learn more about Paul and the topic of "mentorship," read my book "25 Stories for my Younger Self." The question "Will you be my mentor?" does not start a mentoring relationship. So, what is a mentor and how can they help you? A mentor is, just like us, a person with their own interests and life. A mentor is someone who has more experience in the areas where you want to grow. They are not there to provide you with the brilliant idea for your breakthrough. A true mentor is also NOT there to hold your hand 24/7 and motivate you. Are you perhaps already on the path to something new? Or have you already started a project? Are you intrinsically motivated? At this point, questions and problems arise for you. This is the moment when you engage in conversations with more experienced individuals through asking questions and seeking opinions from others. However, I advise you: First: Don't just ask questions, but also present your own ideas, solutions, and suggestions right away. Second: If you receive help, then act on it, as no one likes to invest their time and help if nothing seems to happen afterwards. In such conversations, a natural mentoring relationship develops. Mentors, through their experience, have the foresight to anticipate obstacles. These conversations will provide you with new insights and knowledge. A mentor serves as a catalyst. So, try different approaches, engage in conversations with others, ask questions, and present solutions: If you throw enough spaghetti at the wall, some will surely stick. The same goes for finding mentors. By the way, we have started an exciting new project: Cryptomind. It is a platform for entrepreneurs and investors in the blockchain technology sector. It is specifically for people who want to move to the next level. If you think you fit in there, check out the website and register! If you enjoyed the post, I would appreciate it if you shared it. Thank you and let's make the world #Cryptofit together.   Julian Hosp