Do you need a mentor? My short answer to this question is yes. A good mentor can prove to be beneficial for almost everybody. However, this is just the short answer. There is more to that.

In my online business journey, I have heard a lot about mentors. Many people have been sayings like – do you not need a mentor, or you must have a mentor, or everyone needs a guru or a mentor. This is what most of them have to say.

But the question is, do you require a mentor? Well, if you ask me, everyone needs one, regardless of which stage of the business that he/she is in. I make no secret that I have been working very closely with a few entrepreneurs who have been very successful in their respective businesses.

However, one thing that you need to know is that it can be challenging to find a mentor, or the best mentor so to speak:

Good mentors are expensive. If you are on a strict budget, this can be difficult.

Mentors are just like therapists. You need to build a connection with your mentor in order for your relationship to work, and for him/her to be able to take the right action and make important changes.
Finding the best appropriate mentor is not an easy task. There may be times when you feel that it would be better to just follow your own ideas instead of follow someone whom you do not fully agree with. I, myself, do not have this kind of problem fortunately.

Most mentors will not be available fully round the clock to give you an advice or to answer your queries. They generally will be reachable by prior appointment only.

Before you begin your search for a mentor, here are some points that you must to go through.

• What kind of experience does the person have which would be beneficial for you?
• What type of values does the person have which matches that of yours?
• What are the values this person exhibits that do not match yours?
• Do I need this individual to be perfect?
• Am I so strong as to learn things from someone who does not exhibit the kind of values I possess?
• Can I filter and decide what are the things that I need to learn?
• Why do I need to learn from or work with this person?

We all have certain goals to reach. However, there can be various factors that can prove to be a hurdle in our path. It can be the lack of resources, the lack of a plan of action, and even procrastination. Such things prevent us from moving forward and achieving our goals. Mentors, in such situation, can inspire and motivate us. They can help us to become accountable and to plan things the right way.

A mentor can certainly be beneficial, but while you are searching for one, here are some things that you need to do:

• You can enjoy free mentoring tips through the Internet, on any subject. They are absolutely free.
• If you find any tips helpful, you can implement them without having to wait.
• You can set your own guidelines or structure on why you need mentoring
• Go through the inspirational and motivational articles and quotes and watch inspiring and motivating videos.

You should start your search of finding your best mentor. Until you have completed your search, you can follow your own coaching process, and be ready to move on to the next level.