Finding a Mentor
Part 2 of 2
This is the second article in the two-part series about the five cardinal rules of finding a mentor. In part one, I discussed rules one and two: be honest and fearless. Read on to learn points three, four, and five which cover the importance of being open-minded, putting in the effort, and embracing the ‘now.’
1. Be open-minded.
Sure, you may have made a “future spouse …
Part 2 of 2
This is the second article in the two-part series about the five cardinal rules of finding a mentor. In part one, I discussed rules one and two: be honest and fearless. Read on to learn points three, four, and five which cover the importance of being open-minded, putting in the effort, and embracing the ‘now.’
1. Be open-minded.
Sure, you may have made a “future spouse … 
Part 1 of 2
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