Every Entrepreneur Needs a Mentor, but not a Critic

The dictionary definition of a mentor is "an experienced and trusted advisor," or "leader, tutor or coach." The definition of a critic sounds similar, "a person who offers reasoned judgment or analysis." The big difference, of course, is that a mentor looks ahead to help you, while a critic looks backward to tell you what you did wrong.

Martin Zwilling

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