Mentors & Friends

Last month I had the pleasure to become friends with an individual I met online in Linkedin.
At first it was just a friend invite, and when I accepted and he then sent me an email with a link to his business opportunity. I pointed out that he really did not know me, or know if I sell products in my practice. I waited for his responce and it was honorable. He thanked me and told me he did to me what he teaches his team members not to do. We became friends. So when I speak about building relationships sometimes those on a shaking foundation become some of the strongest connections we make.

From our conversations and emails, he was able to see my strengths and weaknesses. I learned a great deal about myself and recently he set me straight. He did not sugar coat words and told me what I needed to do or I would be in the same place or even worse next year this time. I think some may have been offended, but I embraced what he was saying to me.

A good mentor and friend will tell you the truth, even if it stings a little. So many of us walk on egg shells when dealing with friends, family, and team members. It is a breath of fresh  air when someone tells it like it is.  Lifes lessons can make us stronger, wiser, more powerful and productive however it depends on our point of view.

Look for friends and mentors who have your best interest at heart and are not afraid to tell you the truth. I am so grateful to this friend and mentor for being a stand up straight shooter and honored to consider him a lifelong friend.

The real wealth of our Legacy is the friendships we established while we are here.