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1774: [Part 1] Mentorship And The Monster Under The Bed by Mike Smerklo on Professional Growth

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Episode 1774:

Mike Smerklo explores the hidden emotional barriers that often block people from seeking mentorship, namely fear, insecurity, and self-doubt. By naming and addressing these inner "monsters," he offers practical advice for finding the right mentor and building relationships that drive real personal and professional growth.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.mikesmerklo.com/mentorship-and-the-monster-under-the-bed/

Quotes to ponder:

"Finding a mentor starts with conquering the monster under the bed, fear, insecurity, and self-doubt."

"The biggest barrier to finding a mentor isn’t lack of opportunity or network; it’s often our own internal narrative."

"When you realize that even your heroes had monsters of their own, the process becomes a whole lot less scary."

Episode references:

The Hard Thing About Hard Things: https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Thing-About-Things-Building/dp/0062273205

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Episode 1774:

Mike Smerklo explores the hidden emotional barriers that often block people from seeking mentorship, namely fear, insecurity, and self-doubt. By naming and addressing these inner "monsters," he offers practical advice for finding the right mentor and building relationships that drive real personal and professional growth.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.mikesmerklo.com/mentorship-and-the-monster-under-the-bed/

Quotes to ponder:

"Finding a mentor starts with conquering the monster under the bed, fear, insecurity, and self-doubt."

"The biggest barrier to finding a mentor isn’t lack of opportunity or network; it’s often our own internal narrative."

"When you realize that even your heroes had monsters of their own, the process becomes a whole lot less scary."

Episode references:

The Hard Thing About Hard Things: https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Thing-About-Things-Building/dp/0062273205

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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