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

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.

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.

This Is the Most Important Element of Producing a Successful Webinar

Lewis Howes On Being Confident: 'Own Who You Are'

The Key to Creating a Successful Startup Around Your Passion

Set Your Own Rules and 'Live the Dream': A Google Hangout With Lewis Howes

Jason Fell

VP, Native Content

Jason Fell is the VP of Native Content, managing the Entrepreneur Partner Studio, which creates dynamic and compelling content for our partners. He previously served as Entrepreneur.com's managing editor and as the technology editor prior to that.

Want to be an Entrepreneur Leadership Network contributor? Apply now to join.

Most Popular

See all

Leadership

How a $10,000 Investment in AI Transformed My Career and Business Strategy

A bold $10,000 investment in AI and machine learning education fundamentally transformed my career and business strategy. Here's how adaption in the ever-evolving realm of AI — with the right investment in education, personal growth and business innovation — can transform your business.

By Jacqueline Ann DeStefano-Tangorra, CPA, CFE, MBA

Side Hustle

These Brothers Had 'No Income' When They Started a 'Low-Risk, High-Reward' Side Hustle to Chase a Big Dream — Now They've Surpassed $50 Million in Revenue

Sam Lewkowict, co-founder and CEO of men's grooming brand Black Wolf Nation, knows what it takes to harness the power of side gig for success.

By Amanda Breen

Starting a Business

How to Find the Right Programmers: A Brief Guideline for Startup Founders

For startup founders under a plethora of challenges like timing, investors and changing market demand, it is extremely hard to hire programmers who can deliver.

By Vasily Voropaev

Business Ideas

63 Small Business Ideas to Start in 2024

We put together a list of the best, most profitable small business ideas for entrepreneurs to pursue in 2024.

By Eve Gumpel

Leadership

How to Break Free From the Cycle of Overthinking and Master Your Mind

Discover the true cost of negative thought loops — and practical strategies for nipping rumination in the bud.

By Aytekin Tank

Science & Technology

3 Major Mistakes Companies Are Making With AI That Is Limiting Their ROI

With so many competing narratives around the future of AI, it's no wonder companies are misaligned on the best approach for integrating it into their organizations.

By Chris Stegner