It’s interesting how we often reflect on life and say, “If I only knew what I know now.” As we grow, life reveals new lessons, and for me, one of those lessons was the importance of mentorship. While I had spiritual mentorship in my life, I never truly had business mentorship. I had inspiration from my uncle, an entrepreneur, when I was younger, but no one to specifically pour into me in that area.

I didn’t really begin tapping into entrepreneurship mentorship until I became an entrepreneur myself. At that point, I was so consumed with building the business that I didn’t prioritize being poured into. Eventually, I turned to books for guidance, but it took time to realize that I needed to learn from others and not just rely on myself. It also took time to understand that I had a responsibility to teach others what I knew. I hadn’t yet grasped that mentorship is a cycle—learning from others and passing on that knowledge is a beautiful process.

There came a moment when I realized that success isn’t just for yourself. True success comes from pouring into others and seeing what they can achieve, then watching them pass on what they’ve learned. Mentorship, by definition, is the act of advising or training someone, especially someone less experienced.

Mentorship is essential. If you can find someone in your city, on the phone, or through a program where you have access to consistent guidance, take that opportunity. It’s about having someone who pours into you and holds you accountable.

As John Wooden once said, “Mentoring is your true legacy. It’s the greatest inheritance you can give to others. It should never end; it’s what you get up every day to do—to teach and to be taught.”

I cringe when I think of the concept of going solo, because entrepreneurship wasn’t meant to be done alone. We were designed to be surrounded by people who can educate and elevate us. So, don’t go through life without a mentor, whether it’s spiritually, financially, in marriage, or in entrepreneurship.

God Bless The Entrepreneur.