175: How to Find a Good Mentor (Red Flags to Watch Out For)
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Jul 29, 2025
Mentorship can be a game-changer, but picking the wrong mentor can waste your time. Discover the subtle differences between advice and genuine counsel, and learn how meaningful connections can elevate your journey. Personal anecdotes reveal the pitfalls of one-size-fits-all advice and underscore the importance of respect and integrity. The discussion emphasizes the blend of effective mentorship with essential financial skills, leaving you inspired to rethink how you seek guidance and grow.
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Difference Between Advice and Counsel
Advice reflects someone's past experience and often doesn't fit your unique circumstances.
Counsel asks questions that lead you to your own tailored decisions rather than telling you what to do.
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Keep Mentor Outreach Simple
Reach out casually to potential mentors without formalizing or pressuring them.
Even occasional meetings, like yearly lunches, can be valuable mentorship.
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Follow Through With Mentors
Follow through on mentor recommendations and show appreciation to build strong relationships.
Not implementing advice wastes the mentor's time and risks losing their support.
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Mentors can change your life—or waste your time. In this episode, Steve shares what he’s learned about finding the right kind of mentor, why most people get it wrong, and a story he’s never told before that will make you rethink who you take advice from.
He also breaks down the subtle difference between advice and counsel, how to reach out without making it weird, and why some mentorships do more harm than good. It’s honest, surprising, and might shift the way you look at mentorship entirely.
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