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On November 24th I did a post on The Importance of Good Coaching.  That post was focused on the importance of athletes having good coach and they elements needed for a coach to be successful.   The same rules of coaching or mentoring apply in the internet marketing arena.  To be a successful internet marketer, it is imperative to have good mentoring.  Once you’ve been mentored by the best you can then mentor others.

There is an article I’ve published on the ezine article directory which dives more into this topic.  I will post the first half of the article below and you can either go to the article directly to read the rest or tune in tomorrow to view the rest…enjoy and please leave comments!

Mentoring Tips – Because We All Need a Good Mentor

Our earliest mentors are usually family members. We go to them when we need advice, guidance and help. As we grow up, we still need support, even if we don’t like to admit it. Workplace mentors are often part of your induction training, designed to give you personal support as you take on a new position and new responsibilities.

A mentor helps you on a one-to-one basis, rather than in a formal training program. They are there to guide you, give you advice and help you when you need it. A good mentor will not tell you what to do, or do it for you, but rather they will question, challenge and prompt you to work out solutions and make decisions for yourself. A mentor is usually older than you, but is always someone with more knowledge and experience in the position or industry you are in. Whether your mentor is helping you at work or in your personal life, there are a few points to remember that will help you gain the most from your mentoring relationship.

1. Mentoring is a confidential relationship

Whether it’s embarrassing or incriminating, what you share with your mentor is confidential. You need to be able to share your fears, concerns and problems with your mentor, without fear of it becoming office gossip. The relationship therefore must be based on…