Mentorship is not about you.
This may seem counterintuitive, after all don't you seek a mentor to help you achieve your goals and give you advice? Mentorship is the most significant predictor of career success, all other variables (such as education level, ambition level, industry) held equal, so you certainly have a lot to gain. But a successful mentorship relationship is mutually beneficial. Here's why:
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