Living Life by Design

A mentor is a person who wants to help you become the best version of yourself. It might be someone you found on your own or through friends, acquaintances, and recommendations from other people you look up to. Whether you connect with them online or during an event or a course, mentors are always willing to share their knowledge, experience, and expertise to point us in the right direction. These counselors and tutors provide guidance, support, tools, and feedback that contribute to our growth and improvement.

Knowing what role a mentor serves in your life, it’s time to pick the right person for you. How does one go about doing that? How can you find someone whose mission and advice resonate with you most?

First, you need to define your field. What is it that you want to do professionally? What are your dreams, goals, and plans? What is your purpose? What brings you a sense of fulfillment? Where do you want to be in a year, in three years, or in five? Narrow down the domains of life with their various categories to pinpoint what you need assistance with.

Then, own your space in the universe. If you want to develop under somebody’s mentorship, you need to be willing to expand and take up as much room as necessary for change to happen. That means courage, candor, and dedication. Create proper conditions for seeds to grow. Can you do that? Perfect.

Now, look around you. The world is your oyster. Search for people who already do what you want to do and possess wisdom you want to get. Trying to take your startup to the next level? Attend professional networking events or volunteer at industry meetups. Need help getting healthier? Personal trainers, yoga teachers, and nutritionists will be happy to help. With social media and other online options, you may be one click away from falling under somebody’s wings.

Keep your eyes and ears open. Study the lives of high achievers, invest in learning from what they made available to the public, i.e., books, podcasts, interviews, articles, workshops, YouTube channels, etc. Imitate their routines to step into their shoes for a while and assess if they are the right fit for you.

Finding a mentor has the life-altering potential to open up a whole new chapter in your journey. Personal guidance can illuminate the road in front of you, rewrite YOUR narrative, and enhance your reality in ways you’d never expect. Seek out wisdom. You might be one handshake away from living your best life yet.

Thank you Kinga Lewandowska.