Why Mentoring 13 Founders Inspired Me More Than It Drained Me
I mentored 13 founders for three hours—and left more inspired than drained. True mentorship isn’t about having the answers, but about asking, connecting, and giving without expecting anything in return.
Today I spent three hours in a mentoring session. Thirteen founders. Thirteen stories. Thirteen dreams.
Mentoring is Not About Answers
What struck me is that mentoring isn’t about handing out solutions. It’s about asking the right questions.
It’s about sharing a suggestion, offering a comment, or connecting someone to a person who can help.
And most importantly, it’s about doing all of that with no expectation in return. Just the intention to help.
The Energy of Giving Without Expecting
That’s where the real power is.
Even after three hours online, I didn’t feel drained. I felt inspired. Because I got to witness people building something bigger than themselves, trying to meet real needs, chasing their vision, and daring to dream.
Helping someone else move forward might be one of the purest forms of progress.
With grit and gratitude, The Gritter
