18 | MENTORS MAGAZINE | EDITION 2
Experience can be a very harsh teacher. That’s why many of
the most successful people have a strong ability to learn
from the mistakes of others. But there is only so much that
entrepreneurs can glean by reading advice columns or biog-
raphies of great figures in their industry. One of the best
ways to bridge the often-perilous gap between book learn-
ing and lived experience is through a business mentor.