Do You Need A Mentor? (Or Books)...

Here's a list of famous people and their mentors:

MENTEE/MENTORS - DESCRIPTION
1. Steve Jobs/Robert Friedland - Founded Apple...
2. Albert Einstein/Max Talmey - Developed the Theory of Relativity...
3. Stephen Hawkings/Dennis W. Sciama - Developed Theories of Black Holes and Quantum Physics...
4. Mark Zuckerberg/Steve Jobs - Created Facebook...
5. Bill Gates/Ed Roberts - Created Microsoft...
6. Bruce Lee/IP Man - Martial Artist...
7. Warren Buffett/Benjamin Graham - Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway worth over $500 billion...
8. Jeff Bezos/Bill Campbell - Created Amazon...
9. Conor McGregor/John Kavanagh - MMA Fighter...
10. Andrew Carnegie/Thomas Scott - Industrialist, Expanded Steel Industry...
11. Robin/Batman - Fought Evil Super Villains
12. Michael Jordan/Phil Jackson/Dean Smith - 6 Time NBA Champion, 5 Time NBA MVP...
13. Oprah Winfrey/Mary Duncan/Maya Angelou - Highest Rated Talk Show...
14. Sam Walton/L. S. Robson - Created Walmart....
15. Jay Z/Lyor Cohen - Started Roc NationSteve n
16. Martin Luther King Jr./Benjamin Mays - Led Civil Rights Movement...
17. Will Smith/Muhammad Ali - Actor and Producer...
18. Barrack Obama/Frank Marshall Davis - Former President Of The United States...
19. Tom Hanks/Rawley Farnsworth - Actor and Filmmaker...
20. Denzel Washington/Sidney Poitier - Academy Award Winning Actor....
21. Larry Page/Steve Jobs - Co-founder of Google...
22. Bill Hewlett and David Packard/Frederick Terman - Started Hewlett-Packard...
23. Marc Benioff/Larry Ellison - Founder and Chairman of Salesforce...
24. Michael Dell/Lee Walker - Chairman and CEO of Dell...
25. Jack Dorsey/Ray Chambers - Founded Twitter
26. Kobe Bryant/Michael Jordan - 5 Time NBA Champion, 4 Time NBA MVP...
27. Nikola Tesla/Sir William Crookes - Famous Engineer and Inventor, Invented the “Tesla coil”...

There's been a lot of questioning whether you need a mentor or whether you need to actually read book sto be successful.

All I've got to say is look at the top and do some research to find out for yourself.

People lie, but the numbers don't. Look at the numbers above is a list of facts you can check yourself if you don't believe that.

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[rts]

Tai the true is you are the only and first one on the internet sharing your knowledge with ppl average like me .. That's call true mentor Thanks is not enough

[Tomeecheck]

This attitude should be taught in school. It's skill and advanced mindset that improves the world.

[cademurphy]

You explained it best when you said to swap the word "mentor" with "coach". What I took away is: No one cares if you're reinventing the wheel everyday. You're not in competition, there are no style points for HOW you reach prosperity. Why do it the hardest way possible? Stand on the shoulders of giants. Thank you Tai.

[sabreenamin]

I consider Tai one of my mentors even tho I never met him but just by listening to his speeches and watching his videos Thank you so much for being true to who you are. And Thank you for taking the time or giving advices to the world. Some of us actually care to listen, and take mental notes.

[ionmardare]

Indeed 100% tai !! You're right!! Having a mentor is the key to success

[HeadstudiosAu]

That's such a good point - if Mark Zuckerberg needs books and mentors than I definately need to start reading more.

[DarkHabitat]

One of the only videos of Gary's that I have ever disagreed with. Thank you Tai, I agree with you. You are an amazing mentor!

[warriorsofsuccess]

Wow. Just motivated me to get a high-level mentor. Thank you Tai!

[morlight]

Best youtube video on the planet man. Keep teaching!

[megasmileyable]

As someone who is an avid reader and was once one of those "lone wolves, " thinking that I could do EVERYTHING by myself, I can say that a mentor is a necessity. Someone who has been there and done it can save you a lot of heartache and frustration as well as being a well of knowledge. Books do certainly help, but it helps to have real life person to bounce ideas off off and help you navigate your way through. I was wise enough to put my pride aside and ask for mentorship when needed. Better late than never.

[biancasolo]

TRUTH!!! The first mentorship I received was originally through a network marketing company although I no longer participate in that industry, it transformed my life. The world needs to know this and your message. Mentorship is paying it forward! Awesome video

[TheTkeyX]

I absolutely agree with you Tai! You've taught me the importance of mentors and books ... Now I read 2 books a week and crushing it in business. Huge thanks my man! :)))

[PURGE]

You have had many mentors and now look...you are the mentor for hundreds of thousand of people. You are the most inspiring people I know of. Thanks Tai!!

[marlonhechavarria]

I think you need both, the problem is to find a good mentor

[cassiequiroa]

Tai this video give me a lot of motivation. Thank you.

[tkdkeyess]

my grandfather used to say the same, "work smarter, not harder." That being said you can't be afraid of hard work, or have expectations that your mentors will do it for you. The knowledge cotained in books and the experience of your mentors could greatly cut down the time it takes you to do what you are looking for. I love history for this reason, learning from the mistakes of others :) Thanks for the great information Tai!

[jamil]

Just amazing Tai, Im 15 currently but working towards becoming an entrepreneur. Mentors are key

[dakomaz]

Guys its true a mentor would help you a ton, but there is no need to actually find them in real life, since they'll be busy 90% of the time. It would be better and more time sparring to find mentors on YouTube. Tai, Gary, The Entrepreneur and etc. They all make great content on how to be successful in life, regardless if its a business or not. So in a way, they are my mentors that I haven't even met in real life

[ayushsuwal]

"Pride comes before fall." So true and thanks for sharing man.

[thefinesselifestyle]

Tai This is definitely directed to Gary Vee and you know what I agree with you 100%