SALT LAKE CITY, April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Identifying a
mentor for perspective and guidance is a key to securing solid
footing in uncertain times, according to a global author and
CEO.
"One of the undisputed secrets to my success has been following
advice from mentors," said Kevin
Guest, author of the bestseller, All the Right
Reasons: 12 Timeless Principles for Living a Life in Harmony.
"For over 20 years, Denis Waitley
has been one of my mentors and dearest friends. His philosophy on
winning and serving others rang true to me, and I have absorbed
everything he has produced, which has taught me a tremendous amount
about success."
Guest, who is also chairman and CEO of USANA Health Sciences
(NYSE: USNA), a billion-dollar company operating in 24 markets
worldwide, cites four steps to finding an influential mentor.
"First, identify qualities you want in a mentor, and keep your
eye on someone who has accomplished that," he said. "Essentially,
you want a mentor who has been down the path and excelled so they
can show you the way and help you avoid pitfalls. That's what
impressed me about Denis Waitley: he
was successful, and he had skills that would make a better leader
out of me."
Reaching out to find a suitable mentor can be intimidating but
is required.
"Next seek the mentor, be courageous and actually approach the
mentor to ask them," said Guest. "If they decline, you are no worse
off. If they say yes, the sky is the limit on how high you can
soar.
"If I had not acted on this step, I never would have connected
with many influencers in my life, namely, Denis Waitley, Dr. Oz, Collin Raye and others."
With a mentor in place, share goals, career desires, strengths
and vulnerabilities candidly with the mentor to help them
understand and make the most of their investment. Finally, commit
to follow the mentor's advice.
"When you've come this far with a mentor, following their advice
only makes sense and bring good results, not just to get through
the pandemic but for life," said Guest. "One example is that I
wrote a book of the values that have guided my life, All the
Right Reasons: 12 Timeless Principles for Living a Life in
Harmony.
"From that, I decided to donate all proceeds to feed hungry
children. When we reached the million meals goal in the first year,
Dr. Oz challenged me to increase that goal to two million meals. I
did and many more children were fed. That's the power of mentors
and influencers in your life."
Even at a local community level, Guest believes a person can
make a difference by taking the key step of connecting with a
willing mentor.
"Those simple steps today can help us power through the pandemic
and lift each other to higher levels of accomplishment and harmony
in life in a post-pandemic world," he said. "Then pay it forward,
which is the best compliment to thank a mentor."
All the Right Reasons: 12 Timeless Principles for Living a
Life in Harmony is available on Amazon. All proceeds feed
hungry children, with each book purchase providing 40 meals.
For more information, visit www.kevinguest.com.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Tim Brown, Candid
Communications
tim@candidcom.com
801-557-1466 m
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