If you examine any successful person they typically have one thing in common: a mentor or life coach. Nearly every successful person in history had someone who they could confide in and learn from.

To be successful in life it is very important to have a mentor, a coach, someone with more experience than you, someone who is in a position in life that you desire to be in the future.

They offer valuable insight to things that only experience can teach as well as a host of other things. They have fruit on their tree which shows they have paid the price to be in a position to offer wisdom to you if you need it.

The following points will put into perspective the importance of having a good mentor and the peace of mind that comes with knowing you have someone in your corner that is knowledgeable about many things:

•          Individual recognition, encouragement, and support
•          Increased self-esteem and confidence
•          Confidence to challenge oneself to achieve new goals and explore alternatives
•          A realistic perspective
•          Advice on how to balance work and other responsibilities and set priorities
•          Better chances of success
•          Valuable experience

 “A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself.” –Oprah Winfrey