Dream Mentorship Explained: What It Is and Why You Need It

“If you don’t know the way forward, find someone who’s been there before.” — J. Loren Norris

Success rarely happens in isolation. If you study people who achieve great things early in life, you’ll discover one common factor: they had mentors.
A mentor provides the insights, support, and shortcuts that can take years off your learning curve — whether you’re building a business, developing your career, or pursuing a personal dream.

Let’s face it: those at the top didn’t just wake up successful. They invested years of hard work, endured mistakes, lost money, and learned tough lessons.
So why repeat their mistakes when you can learn from them?

If you’re serious about reaching your goals, it’s wise to seek out someone who’s already walked the path you want to take. Approach them, build a relationship, and humbly learn all you can. The right mentor can help you achieve in three years what would otherwise take decades.

A dream mentor isn’t just anyone offering advice.
They are someone who:

• Understands your vision
• Believes in your ability to achieve it
• Commits to walking alongside you until you succeed

They don’t just cheer you on from a distance — they get involved in your journey, offering real support, wisdom, and sometimes tough love when you need it most.

Today, I travel across countries delivering lectures and coaching young entrepreneurs.
But just a few years ago, I was a nobody — a total beginner stepping into the competitive world of journalism.

Back then, the media industry in my country was fierce. I realized quickly: I couldn’t make it alone.

So I sought out a mentor — a respected media mogul. I offered to work for him. Not for a paycheck. Just to learn.

For three long years, I worked without a salary.
Some days, I went hungry. Some days, I battled illness.
People mocked me, saying I was wasting my time. But deep down, I knew I was building something far more valuable than a salary: a future.

By the time my mentorship ended, I had gained knowledge, built influential networks, and earned a reputation that opened doors.
Today, I’m proud to say that mentorship helped me reach in a few years what might have otherwise taken me 25 years to accomplish.

Here’s what mentorship gave me — and what it can give you:

Expanded Knowledge

A mentor compresses decades of experience into hours of conversation. You get real-world insights that no textbook can teach.

Greater Exposure

Mentors often introduce you to opportunities, networks, and platforms you would have never accessed on your own.

High-Value Connections

During my second year under mentorship, I found myself sitting in meetings with government leaders, business owners, and industry influencers.

Speed to Success

While others are learning through trial and error, you’ll be achieving. A mentor saves you years of costly mistakes.

Credibility and Recommendation

Being endorsed or recommended by a trusted industry figure boosts your authenticity and fast-tracks your career or business.

Over the years, people have often asked me,
“Coach, what causes mentorships to fail?”

It’s not usually slow learning or lack of talent. More often, it’s issues of character:

1. Greed

Whether from the mentor or the mentee, selfishness can break trust. A mentee who manipulates situations for personal gain will soon lose their mentor’s respect.

2. Disobedience

Humility is non-negotiable. If you constantly question or ignore your mentor’s advice, the relationship will deteriorate quickly.

3. Pride

Pride kills growth. Always approach mentorship with an open mind and a teachable spirit.

4. Impatience

Building expertise takes time. If you’re in a rush to “blow” overnight, mentorship will frustrate you — and eventually fail.

Mentorship is a powerful tool for success — and in today’s competitive world, it’s more crucial than ever.
You don’t have to figure everything out alone. Someone out there has already fought the battles you’re about to face.
Find them. Learn from them. Stand on their shoulders.

As Isaac Newton wisely said,
“If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of Giants.”

Remember:
Your dreams are valid. But sometimes, to make them real, you need a guide who believes in you and knows the road ahead.

This platform is your gateway to rich insights, mentorship opportunities, and resources that can propel you into your future.
Start your mentorship journey today. Your dream deserves it.