Having a mentor is universally acknowledged as helpful or even crucial by many successful people. A mentor is someone who has walked the path you are on ahead of you, can warn you of pitfalls, offer encouragement and advice, and recommend your work to others. Most successful people believe in “giving back” by mentoring young people. So, find a good mentor. You can have more than one mentor, whether consecutively or concurrently. If the mentoring isn’t beneficial, move on and find someone else. Consider the benefits of your relationship from the perspective of your mentor and be sure to appreciate their time and efforts properly by making yourself useful to them wherever and whenever possible.