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  Who is a mentor? The Muse    website defines a mentor as someone who can act as your cheerleader and guide, encourage you to apply for new opportunities, and help you to navigate challenging situations such as transitioning to a new role or taking on a stretch assignment.  And it goes on to say that often your mentor will be someone working in the same industry as you and in a similar role or someone working in a role you want to transition to who can help you figure out how to advance your career.  While it's possible to be mentored by a peer, most mentors will be at least a level or two ahead of you in their career track. Why do you need to get a mentor? Well, you need a mentor if you want to get ahead in your profession, make connections and learn insider information that can give you a head start on the competition, and that is where a mentor comes in.  So how do you find a mentor?  1. Evaluate your needs You first need to discover your need to g...

 What is delayed gratification? The Britannica website defines Delay of gratification as   the act of resisting an impulse to take an immediately available reward in the hope of obtaining a more-valued reward in the future.  The ability to delay  gratification is essential to self-regulation, or self-control. Leaders who find their careers derailed often have their immaturity and need instant gratification to blame. Examples of leaders chasing instant gratification are taking shortcuts, being dishonest, and falling for easy money. What are the benefits of delayed gratification? Builds a strong  character Creates diligence, focus, and the ability to conjure up a detailed vision Helps with the ability to deal with ambiguity and uncertainty Creates resilience and the capability to see setbacks as stepping stones to success Creates a sense of optimism rooted in a solid foundation of beliefs about what is achievable What does this mean for the people in business? ...

Starting a business is exciting.  There are equal amounts of fear and joy when leaving an office job and becoming a business owner. Many of those who take that path indeed find personal and professional fulfillment. Unfortunately, in any endeavor, it is better to be prepared with reality in mind than fantasy. And as far as starting a business is concerned, the reality is more complicated. Today we are looking into 5 realities that will prepare you for the business world. So sit back, grab your favorite drink, and let's get down to business. 1. Success is not for everyone  First, you must understand that just because someone else is doing it successfully doesn't mean it will work for you. Most often, we come across people who have succeeded in one business or another and imagine that we will be able to get the same success story, but that isn't always the case. There are a lot of unpredictable situations that no one can fully prepare for. A good example is the Coronavirus pa...