Having a mentor
while building a business
can mean
the difference
between success and failure.
But great mentors are rare.
They’re super busy.
They are in demand.
They want to work with people
who value their time.
How do we show them
we value their time?
By doing our f*cking research
before asking a question.
I usually frame the question
by saying
something like this,
“XYZ study says
books sell more copies
if titles are 3 words or less.
Is that your experience too?”
Then I sit back,
listen,
take notes.
My mentor knows
I’ve put work into my question.
She knows
I’m more likely
to act on her insights.
She feels valued.
Do your research
before asking your mentor
a question.