Find a mentor
When you are considering becoming successful, the first thing you should do is find a mentor to work with. A mentor can provide so much guidance and can be so nourishing to your success rates that it is very important to find someone as soon as possible.
Many people start out trying to succeed and think they can do it all on their own. Maybe they are too busy to find a mentor, maybe they are too shy to meet with a mentor, or maybe they think they can learn everything from books. Some even think they know enough about the business that a mentor is a complete waste of time. But those trying to start a business or achieve success who don't have a mentor are the ones most likely to fail.
Whether you find someone who is in your specific industry or not is not as important as making sure you find someone who can guide you, advise you and help set you up for success in the best possible way.
If possible, you should try to find a mentor who is willing to help you and who has been successful in the industry or area you are most interested in. This will ensure that their advice relates to what you are doing specifically. They can talk to you about what has worked for them, what hasn't worked for them and advise you on how you should proceed even if it's new territory for them. If you can't find a mentor who works in your specific niche, it doesn't mean you have to give up and do without. Look for a mentor in your community who has run a business, is well-known or has some other measure of success under their belt.
