Lewis Howes on the Importance of Having a Mentor In this video, the entrepreneur and former pro athlete discusses how having a coach can help elevate you personally and professionally.

By Jason Fell May 2, 2014

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As an entrepreneur and former professional athlete, Lewis Howes says the most important lesson he has learned so far is the value of having a mentor. Entrepreneurs often think they can -- and sometimes that they should -- do everything on their own. That's simply not the case.

In this video, Howes talks about how the outside perspective of a trusted coach or mentor can help elevate you -- both personally and professionally.

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