Mentorship Without the BS

Hey there,

You’re not imagining it. Your career’s stuck in quicksand. You’re grinding, yet nothing moves. You’ve got mentors dishing out wisdom like it’s gospel, yet you’re still drowning in the same mess. Their advice is a heavy chain, not a lifeline. You’re not alone. Tons of driven people are choking on outdated mentor BS. You want progress, not another sermon on hustle.

Here’s the ugly truth: mentors can be your biggest roadblock. They strut around, tossing out cliches, acting like they’ve cracked the code. Most are just bloated egos riding old victories. They don’t get your world, your tools, your speed. A bad mentor’s a parasite, sapping your time, clarity, drive. You stick with them out of guilt or fear of seeming rude. That’s the con. It’s not about trashing experience. It’s about knowing when their playbook’s irrelevant.

So, what now? Fire them. If their advice smells like it’s from a 90s self-help book, walk away. You don’t owe them your loyalty. Audit their value: have they pushed you forward in the last six months? No? Cut them off. Swap them for raw, real-time input: books, podcasts, chats with people killing it today. Test ideas, fail quick, learn quicker. Your wins aren’t their victory lap. Ready to ditch the fluff and get real?

BU (Be You) the real unfiltered you
— Andy

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P.S. If you’re still taking advice from someone who thinks fax machines are cutting-edge, you’re not stuck. You’re screwed. Fire them yesterday.