The Edge of Having a Leverage

Archimedes the great scientist and mathematician once said give me a lever and I can move the world.


Whilst that quote applies to the scientific world it has its uses in the business world. 

Leverage in business is about the ability to control a lot with just a little. In other words to be successful you must master this principle. The more leverage you have the quicker you can make money for your business. 

There a six key forms of leverage. I will focus upon mentoring today.

The definition of mentor is an experienced and trusted advisor. 

How can a mentor aid us in our business, they can assist us in the following way: 

1. A mentor can give us perspective. They remove the emotion out of our decision making and enable us to think in a clear manner. 
2. A mentor can close any skill gap that we may have. Rather than us wasting our time one becoming proficient in something, the mentor has already been there and done that, consequently we save time and energy and focus on the business. 
3. A mentor can teach us patience. When learning new skills, frustration creeps in. They teach us the ability to struggle through failures to achieve mastery.   

So what do you do now? 
Go out and find yourself a mentor, someone that you admire. Study them, learn what you can about them. To be the best in your field you must learn from someone who leads in that field.