of a right and good mentor cannot be overemphasize To have a successful achievement you need to identify the right set of people that will guide you at every stage of life.
A mentor is expected to be in your life journey from an early stage, that is why parents are considered to be the first mentors of your life as your childhood has influences on your outcome in life but you ca
n be change it yourself and make it what you want to be. For example being born into poor family does not mean you have to stay there the rest of your life.
A mentor is could be anybody regardless of his or her profession, a mentor could not only be a counselor, coach trainer, parents but rather someone that is trusted and has successfully underwent the same path in his/or her life and is willingly to give you guidance on how to follow your life track towards success. We all need mentor at various stage of life in other to be successful because a mentor help in not only boosting your morale but also gives you self confidence to your success and makes you an edge over others. It is important to know that mentors do not teach you what to do or not to be successful but rather helps you to get better at what is successful in life. Having a trusted mentor help you to;
Be able to discover your inner abilities and your strength and weakness and how to work on it, and as you create more areas in your strength you will then grow a sense of competency and self identity which as well give you confidence to face whatever challenge that may arise in your journey towards success.
Be able to develop new knowledge and improve your professional skills and capabilities
Be able to effectively communicate and reach your true potential because learning how to communicate effectively and good utilization of visual media will not only help you succeed but also gives chances to deliver your message easier and convenient and in a professional manner.
Be able to tolerate all kinds of constructive criticism and answer and resolve any questions or concerns that may arise as well as to solve and understand the problems and conflicts that you may confront to succeed.
Be able to develop leadership, and relationship-building skills.
Be able to expand your network and get new connection, potential mentors, new ideas, new habit and opportunities in your journey towards success.
Be able to develop your personal life and broaden your knowledge and skills in that particular aspect of your job role. This will improve your potential and help you successfully achieve your goals.
Be able to give you motivation and encouragement that boosts your self esteem to work hard to reach your goals.
Be able to develop plans and set objectives and the self discipline to remain focus on the track of your objectives to successfully achieve your goals.
Be able to look at problems and situations from perspectives that you would not have thought of it on your own.
A good mentor can give difference into your career and personal development as he or she come to the relationship with full and realistic expectations about the role and willingness to work hard. The influence and positive impact of a mentor to successful goal achievement may not be felt in an instant but realize in some years to come.
The influence of a mentor to successful goal achievement is always seen especially when it is compared to someone that has not been mentored, because both of them might have potentials which requires trial and error to discover but when you have a good mentor, he or she would be able to accelerate your potentials and capabilities to a greater heights of success.