We're socialized very early, and aggressively, for decades, that success is a) here is a credentialed older adult b) go make them happy.
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This is not what success *means* and this is not how success *is found.*
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I wholeheartedly disagree. Mentors are most valuable. Not to tell you what to do, but to listen to yourself telling them what you're doing.
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if your goal with mentorship is to listen to yourself talk, save your potential future mentor the hassle and get a puppy
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If I had waited on a mentor, I'd still be waiting to do most everything I've ever done.
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More heresy: Most mentoring is just rubberducking for business.
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you are more disciplined than most. when confidence is low & experience is nil, having a north star isn't a bad thing.
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only speaking for programming, but as someone who knew little about the industry and had few contacts mentorship (& sponsorship) have helped
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The value of insider info and support is immeasurable for under represented groups, especially when it comes to like, referrals for jobs
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There's also the "my mentorship is offered for a small fee/equity share"...
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