Comments on: You Don’t Need a “Mentor”, Do This Instead (with step-by-step instructions)

By: Balaji Palanidurai

Balaji Palanidurai — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 04:42:04 +0000

In reply to jen.

Thank you Dan for this thought provoking, yet practical guide on recognising our mentors who have always been there for us, with carrying that title ! I share a similar concept with people I informally mentor . I tell they need should use the second SIM slot on the smart phone to save a list of CIMs – Coach, Influencers and Mentors and if possible limit to 10 overall (at ay point in time). I quite like the way you have described the different types of mentor. Thank you for making in simple to follow.

And, June for this thoughtful comment and sharing your experience. I almost got tempted to say "Ditto" for me too but then I still have atleast a decade to become granddad and learn from my grandchildren 🙂

Life is a continuous learning journey and I learn new things from the people (and animals) that meet and interact on a daily basis. I have more recently started making it a point to thank them personally, which take the joy of learning to a whole new level.

By: kelvin

kelvin — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:39:28 +0000

real life situation and surviving skills in the community i want to be entrepreneur

By: shankar

shankar — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 07:00:59 +0000

This article is a great starting point for anyone seeking mentorship. At ZPONZ, we make finding a mentor simple and accessible. Users can connect with verified industry experts for real-time guidance via text, voice, or video. It’s flexible, personal, and designed to help you grow without delays or barriers.

By: Christian Arauz

Christian Arauz — Sun, 25 May 2025 00:29:43 +0000

The fact that you can learn from ANYONE, is an inspiring, and powerful idea. Think about all the people you have helped and had an effect on, without even realizing it. Thank you for the article!

By: Nkhosinathi Mashel

Nkhosinathi Mashel — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 08:47:31 +0000

How can I help a friend who thinks he doesn't need a mentor in his life, he can do all things alone and achieve alone?

By: Dan Cumberland

Dan Cumberland — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:03:30 +0000

In reply to jen. Love this Jen! Thanks for writing. It's fun to hear how you're reframing mentorship and learning from everyone in your life!

By: jen

jen — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 09:50:00 +0000

Thank you for your no nonsense approach to this topic.
I found this most helpful, especially realistic expectations part.
I thought I had never had a mentor or people wanting to invest in me, now I see I was wrong, I just wasn’t looking at it in the right light.
For half my life, my mentor, my turn to person, was my mother. Now I would have to say it is my wise husband, my adult children, my grandson, and my life group family.
I have learned much about love, character, and spirituality from my husband.
My daughters have taught me how to be vulnerable, fearless, non-judgmental, and authentic.
My son has shown me not to sweat the small stuff – he takes ‘don’t worry and be happy’ to a whole new level; forgiveness, and how loving acceptance changes a person.
And my grandson taught me what it feels like to be a kid again.
Turns out I am surrounded by mentors…thanks again!

By: kunle lee

kunle lee — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 10:59:47 +0000

Thank you for sharing such a great post! It really opened my eyes to how I’ve been thinking about mentorship. I used to look for that one person to be my formal mentor, but now I see I’ve already had mentors around me all along. These people have helped me in different ways.
Your advice about not making things weird really struck me. It’s important to build relationships naturally without overwhelming the other person. Sometimes, mentorship can be more of a service you pay for, and that’s perfectly fine, as long as you keep things professional and maintain a good connection. I’ll definitely take your advice and focus on approaching mentors with the right mindset going forward

By: Raphael Okey

Raphael Okey — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 11:50:01 +0000

Beautiful and very helpful!

Fears and Insecurities are common impulses that trigger the need for mentorship. Careful scrutiny of the need for a mentor is very necessary to get the best out of every mentor-mentee relationship. Purpose is key!

Thanks for this piece.

By: AWORI HELLEN

AWORI HELLEN — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 10:24:46 +0000

In reply to Dan Cumberland. One thing l understood about was that it should be informal that means rule #1 is noted