Fire was a game changing discovery. Some believe it was actually a gift from the gods to human kind. Regardless, the second person who heard about this new discovery, or witnessed it in person, probably did not think about how they can rediscover it. Instead they probably thought about how they can have some, or steal some.

The point I am trying to make is that do not reinvent things. Find someone who has done what you need to do and seek their help.

Mentors are not that hard to find. For example, you want to start a new bakery business. The best place to start is talk to a successful baker. Ask them about their journey. You would be surprised how approachable mentors are. They probably see themselves in their students so they genuinely want to help out.

But do not bombard your mentors with trivial questions. Research the topic on your own first. Exhaust resources to find answers on your own. Then distill your questions to a handful. Be respectful of your mentor’s time.

After you have found the mentor, got their permission, the bestbway to ask your questions is probably a short email. Keep your emails once a week. Save the responses. You never want your mentor to repeat themselves with a question they already answered.

Finally, remember the generosity of your mentors. When you are in a position to help others, return the favor and keep the mentorship karma going.

Good luck!