Having a mentor is essential in any area of life. I can't think of something I've done or accomplished without the help of someone whose gone before me - a teacher, a coach, my parents, employers, coworkers, my brother, my friends - and the list goes on. The right mentor can provide advice and connections that will help you reach heights that would be impossible, overwhelming, or take forever alone.

In our careers we've had several mentors that helped us succeed in our first practice. It starte...