Comments on: Does Joe Need a Mentor? Do you?

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By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 13:40:27 +0000

Mentors, Lists, clear to me however,are terms used in your product and information action for something other than definition. I am not sure if crasping there definition is the key to the whole scheme of this. Website Building with promotion is this the basis for this? If so marketing a website is only successful if you have a product to flood the mass with a purchaseble product? One desired both by nature and finance. I would be interested in a more clear definition.And information
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By: NJ Paust

NJ Paust — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 02:39:54 +0000

I just discovered you yesterday and will be trying out your suggestions myself. I do have one question please: I know I have *writing talent* and certain knowledge–but how do I KNOW
what market to write a book for before I write the book?

I REALLY WANT to write a book–I just don’t know who to write it for (besides my amour and I)…and yes, it must make $.

By: Mitch

Mitch — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 01:28:22 +0000

I don’t think it was too harsh, but I’m also not sure it was all that helpful. I kind of understand Joe, and I think one of his issues is the same thing I struggle with, that being who to listen to because there’s just so much out there, and one tries to weed through all of it only to find that most of it is the same, only with different people saying it.

Course, I’m not the mentor or coaching type, so I’d never ask for help that way, which may be one of those male pride things I have to deal with. Still, I’m lucky to make the bulk of my money offline, so that anything I may make online will be nice, fun money, not anything I’m dependent upon. But one day, that is kind of a dream, a long term dream when I feel as though I’m getting too old to travel like I am right now. When that day comes,… we’ll see.

By: Bill Tenny-Brittian

Bill Tenny-Brittian — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:11:01 +0000

Too harsh? Not really. But there is a difference between a mentor and a coach. Coaches draw the best out the leader and focus on behavioral changes … the very kind that Joe clearly needs to make. Whether or not Joe is coachable is another matter, and of course you’ll know that by his response, or lack of one, after your note. But if he IS coachable, then he’ll begin to set specific and measureable goals and identify, with the encouragement of his coach, to achieve those goals. As he does, he’ll get off the pb&j.

But as you point out, great mentors (or coaches) don’t come cheap. But Joe’s investment in another course or book isn’t going to help him any … just knowing something doesn’t change our lives. It’s only what he’ll put into practice that will make a difference.

Bill Tenny-Brittian
Sr. Consultant
Easum, Bandy & Associates
Church Growth and Leadership

By: Jerry Leventer

Jerry Leventer — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:34:09 +0000

Hi Warren,

You were not too harsh, you were just being realistic. Some people need more hand-holding than others, and some just need to take the action they know they need to take.

I’m all for accountability partners and having a common mentor who can provide injections of wisdom and technical advice. You might also call this a mastermind group.

Having someone or a group of people to bounce ideas off of on a regular basis is a great benefit for most of us. The difficulty is finding one or more people who share your level of experience and knowledge but who can also complement one another. A great example of this is Ed Dale’s Thirty Day Challenge, which is one of the ways I got started with developing my internet marketing skills.

I’m fortunate in that I have found a couple people to work with in this way. Skype Rooms are a good way to facilitate communication between group members. Twitter may also prove to be a good resource as well.

Thanks for your post.