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Ask HN: How can I seek out successful mentors who I can connect to?
We always get told about the importance of having mentors in real life. Most successful people have/had mentors who they're grateful to for their achievements. I'm super curious to learn how one finds such mentors to connect to.
- PaulHoule 10y agoIf you see somebody you would like to talk to, shoot them an email or call them on the phone. For instance if a professor wrote a paper about topic X, look them up in the university directory and call them up, odds are pretty good they are in the office, then say you read this paper and thought it was interesting and you have this question and probably you will get an answer. It really is that simple.
- josh_carterPDX 10y agoIt depends on what you're looking for. Do your homework. They're kind of like investors. Get an intro if possible. Cold emailing someone to say, "Hey, I'd like you to be my mentor" may not be the best approach. Have a game plan. Make sure you're clear about what you're looking for and what you'd like help with. The reason these people are successful is because they don't waste their time on stuff. Don't expect it to be a one way street. Offer something in return even if it's just time. Listen more than you talk. That's about it. Good luck!
- thakobyan 10y agoLove the idea of doing my homework first.