The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex - The Power of Mentorship and Self-Education

Episode Date: June 3, 2024

In Episode 69, we explore two pivotal tools that can accelerate your personal and professional growth: mentorship and self-education. Drawing from my experiences in law enforcement and running successful businesses, I reveal how these elements have been crucial in shaping my journey and how they can do the same for you.“Your Network is your NETWORTH!”Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024Youtube: https://jo.my/ytpaulalex2024Linkedin: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur?Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you:www.ATMTogether.comwww.Merchantautomation.comFREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.comLeave a review, like and share to help others and let’s level up together!

Welcome to the Level Up Podcast. I'm your host, Paul Alex. I went from being a cop to an eight-figure entrepreneur that helps average people like you and me make money every single day. I created this podcast to help you get motivated and to crush your goals. Let's win together.

Remember, I have your six. Get ready to level up right now. All right, so today we're focusing on two pivotal tools that can accelerate your growth, both personally and professionally. Mentorship and self-education. From my days in law enforcement to running several successful businesses, these elements have been crucial in shaping my journey. Let's start with mentorship. The value of having a mentor cannot be overstated. A mentor is more than just a guide. They are someone who has walked the path

you're on and faced the challenges you're encountering. They provide insight, advice, and support that can help you navigate complex situations and make better decisions faster. If it wasn't for every single one of my mentors that I have hired in the past five years, I wouldn't have been able to generate over $33 million in the past few years from all my businesses, guys. And this is facts. I learned from the best. I paid for the best. I actually have invested over a million dollars in self-education myself, guys. So you got to think about it like that. So in my early days of transitioning out of law enforcement, I sought out mentors who had successfully made similar transitions just like me. What I gained was priceless, real world advice tailored to my

unique challenges and the encouragement to push me through when things got tough. A good mentor doesn't just help you grow. They believe in your potential and push you to achieve more than you might on your own. Moving on to self-education, guys. So this is in your own commitment to learning and expanding your horizons. I was never an avid reader growing up. I didn't believe in self-education. I barely went to college, guys. I dropped out after I got my associate's degree. I didn't transfer to my four-year, and I just went straight to work at the age of 21. So in today's world, the resources at our disposal are vast. Books, online courses, seminars, podcasts, and more offer endless

opportunities for learning. The key is to adopt a mindset of consistent improvement and curiosity. Look, you have to self-educate yourself if you want to level up. There's no way around it. I dedicated myself to learning everything I could about my new fields of interest, whether it was marketing strategies, management techniques, or learning about digital technologies. Each piece of knowledge added a layer to my foundation, making me more competent and confident in my entrepreneurial ventures. Look, the beauty of self-education is that it's driven by your personal interests and needs. It

allows you to tailor your learning journey, focusing intensely on areas that are more relevant or challenging to you. This is where the fulfillment comes in, guys. Look, before when I was like 18, I got into the whole nightclub industry. The reason why I didn't continue on to that, and I did that for like quite a few years, almost six years, is because I didn't have any fulfillment. I got bored with it and I was like, you know what? It's time to change what I'm doing. This is why I stuck with corporate America, stuck with sales. I like building the company. And then I got into law enforcement because it had to do a lot with teamwork and actually helping the community.

So I found a lot of fulfillment in that. So this personalized approach, guys, accelerates your growth and makes the learning process engaging and directly applicable to your goals. Now, you combining your mentorship with self education creates a powerful synergy. While your mentors provide personalized guidance and feedback, self education allows you to deepen your knowledge and bring value to mentorship relationships. It's a dynamic process where both elements feed into each other, enhancing your growth and development. So look, if you're looking to start on this path, you need to identify the leaders in your field or niche or industry who you respect and reach out to them. Be proactive in seeking mentorship. Look, you have to identify the areas where you want to grow and find resources

to help you set specific goals for what you want to grow and find resources to help you. Set specific goals for what you want to achieve through both mentorship and self-education. Remember, the journey of personal and professional growth is ongoing. The landscape change, the challenges evolve. But with a solid foundation built on guidance of mentors and a commitment to continual learning, you'll be well-equipped to adapt and succeed. So I encourage you to seek out to those mentors online, on social media, on LinkedIn, whatever you gotta do, just reach out to them.

Dedicate yourself to lifelong learning. Be a student of the game and in life. These are the tools to unlock the world of potential for you and your family and your why. Keep pushing, keep growing, and never stop learning. Let's continue to level up. I'll catch you on the next one. Remember, I always have your six. Make sure to share this episode with your family, friends, and anyone you care about. The world's already hard enough and we need to take care of each other. Make sure to share this episode on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and share it with the world. Do me a big favor and tag me,

Paul Alex. Also, keep the five-star reviews on iTunes coming. This episode is going to help change the way the world thinks and will help everyone level up in their life. And lastly, if you want to continue to level up, learn more about business and life, then make sure to get a copy of my book, From Blue to Digital Gold, The New American Dream, on Amazon or at officialpaulalex.com.