I have often found mentorship relationships with people that have a lot more money/success than me extremely difficult to maintain. Mentorship relationships nearly always have to be pro quid quo.
https://twitter.com/tosinolaseinde/status/1433031628956315653
When you have nothing significant to give the other person, it sometimes gets awkward. If its a man, especially an older Nigerian man, he may start pestering you for sex.
And don't be deceived by the urban myths of rich men buying cars & houses for female "mentees"
And don't be deceived by the urban myths of rich men buying cars & houses for female "mentees"
What's far more common is the rich guy will pester you & harass you under the guise of "mentorship". You will get absolutely nothing in return except for a few aspire/perspire motivational speeches.
If its a woman, she may simply stop picking your calls after a while.
If its a woman, she may simply stop picking your calls after a while.
Basically, no one is your daddy/mummy except your actual daddy and mummy. They have their own kids, nieces, nephews etc. And if you don't find a way to add proportionate value fast, you can become a burden. Thats why I STRONGLY recommend PEER MENTORING
Peer mentoring consists of two people roughly close in age (and/or job role) and sets up both parties for building a relationship as trusted friends and/or guides. You can think of them as an "accountability buddy”— someone to help keep you on track
Learn more here: empowered-tech.com/blog/2018/2/15…
How an accountability partner increases your chances of success
fearlessculture.design/blog-posts/how…
fearlessculture.design/blog-posts/how…
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