You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with

You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. Many wealthy people know this and surround themselves with people who inspire and motivate them.

If your immediate group doesn't have enough inspiring people, one solution is to find a mentor who you can learn from and who is already successful in what they do.

There are two ways to do this: find a real mentor or immerse yourself in inspiring books, videos and courses. The internet is perfect for this.

How to find a real mentor?

• Find mentors at work. It could be your boss or a colleague. Maybe the HR department has a mentoring system. Experienced.
• Some universities offer mentoring services for graduates.
• Your state, city or locality can offer mentoring services for small business owners.
• Ask your friends and colleagues if they have coaching experience and if they can recommend someone.
• Outside of work, look for inspirational practice examples in your area, perhaps a press member, and then get in touch.

Instead of getting mentor what can you do?

Ideally, mentors are real people you can meet, call and email. But books, podcasts, videos, and courses are also better than nothing. If you're having trouble finding a meat and blood consultant, here are some tips:

• Make it a habit to read autobiographies of people you admire.
• Watch inspiring videos and listen to sounds often.
• Build a collection of inspirational quotes.