found that 70% of mentored businesses survive more than five years. I believe that part of this reason is because of the shared passion between a mentor and a mentee. They come together in a mentoring relationship because of this shared passion, and the mentor can reignite the spark for the mentee when they’re getting tired or business as usual is facing significant challenges,” adds Freed.
A mentor holds you accountable in a way that your team can’t. Because they can see what’s going on from a bird’s eye view and they aren’t in the trenches with you, they can provide the insight and motivation that’s missing, thus prolonging your business’s lifespan. Additionally, mentors have the foresight for the challenges ahead in your business because of the hindsight they have from their own business ventures.
There are a number of self-help books and online resources that can help you create a morning routine, or that may note specifics of how to create a performance-driven schedule. However, a mentor will be able to assess your specific responsibilities and help you create a routine that is specifically custom-made for you based on your personality and work habits.