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Published Oct 6, 2022

What I Realized About Mentorships | Ep 445

Alex Hormozi delves into the transformative power of mentorship, underscoring the importance of gratitude and the joy of seeing mentees surpass their mentors as a legacy of true success, advocating for collaboration over competition.
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  • Mentorship Philosophy

    redefines mentorship by emphasizing that true success for mentors is when their mentees surpass them. He argues that if mentees do not exceed their mentors, it reflects poorly on the mentor's ability to transfer knowledge effectively. This perspective shifts the narrative from competition to collaboration, where both parties grow together.

    If you want to go far, go together. And so I think that if the narrative changes and the mentors realize that the mentees are supposed to beat them, and that if they beat them, it's a sign that the mentor was a success, not a failure.

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    highlights examples like and to illustrate how mentors can propel their mentees to greater heights 1 2.

       

    Role of Competition

    The competitive drive within mentorship is not about outshining others but about fostering growth. reflects on how his mentors gave him a head start, allowing him to surpass them in certain areas. He believes that this progression is a natural part of civilization's advancement, where each generation builds on the previous one's achievements.

    They were like, hey, man, step on my shoulder and you can reach that next branch.

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    This mindset encourages mentees to appreciate the foundation laid by their mentors rather than viewing surpassing them as a victory 3.

       

    Appreciating Mentors

    Gratitude towards mentors plays a crucial role in personal and professional growth. shares how acknowledging the contributions of mentors can transform one's perspective and relationships. He encourages reaching out to mentors with appreciation, highlighting how such gestures can dispel any negativity and strengthen bonds.

    My only ask now is just like, shoot that guy a text and be like, hey, respect. I appreciate you.

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    This approach not only honors the mentor's role but also enriches the mentee's journey by fostering a culture of respect and gratitude 4 2.

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