Why the top sales pros swear by mentors – can you really make it solo?

[SenatoR-Ural]

I’ve seen a ton of high‑flyers credit their mentors for every win, but I’m still wondering if you can actually break through on your own. What’s your take—are mentors a must‑have or just a nice shortcut?

 

[File2007]

Discussion: market updates

 

[jutt]

You can go solo, but expect to burn years figuring out what a mentor could tell you in an afternoon. It’s basically the difference between blindly aping in and having actual alpha. Don't reinvent the wheel if you want to make it faster.

 

[gvslava]

Discussion: best practices

 

[byv]

I don't think it's a either or situation to be honest, you can definitely learn from both mentors and solo experiences, and I think many successful people can attest to that, like Steve Jobs. He never had a traditional mentor but still managed to drop some gems.

 

[Lizergo]

I think it's a bit of both, to be honest. You can definitely learn a lot and figure things out on your own, but having a mentor can accelerate your growth and help you avoid costly mistakes early on. I know some top earner in crypto who swears by their mentor and he's been able to adapt their strategies to the space with huge success.

 

[Андрей0000007]

I think it's possible to make it solo but having a mentor definitely helps you navigate the industry, learn from their mistakes and avoid costly ones yourself, and save time in the long run. In my experience, some people just naturally have good instincts and can figure things out on their own, but even they can benefit from guidance. It's not about being unable to make it without a mentor, it's about wanting to succeed faster and with less risk.