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writes:I don't like an Pro NFL football player!I have always been a person who is somewhat of a joker. Have won a few stand-up comedy contests. I have met many people in my life, but have always really liked football (grew up with dad and brother...better know your football) I have known many players and have always had great friendships and have loved having guys explain the game to me. And have always appreciated someone at the top of the industry but that's any industry my parents are at the top of their industry (medical) And we may not live in a multi-million dollar pad. But I have paid my way through under-grad and am 6 weeks away from graduating with my masters, I am at the top of my company and have always paved my own way in life. So why don't I like this man. He has started a networking marketing company and anyone who doesn't want to be a part of it, he is rude and dismissive. So I wanted to support him, so I would get a distributor ship and try it out (plus a little extra cash might be helpful during these holidays) but I made it clear that my goal has been getting my education and eventually working for UNICEF, Amnesty International etc... I want out of sales (because no one is ever satisfied and it has left me questioning am I providing a service or am I just completing a quota) However, when I had time to focus on the business I would sell. And I have had extra time to focus on the distributor ship and I have an after hours party of 300 people who are interested in the business and now am questioning on if this mentor(player) has any interest in me or my clients or just wants their pocketbook. To be fair, at times I can be a little corny, but I try and make the best of it and every so often I send people texts saying hello or smile or in this case, he is throwing a Christmas party and asked how many kids, and I said can I bring my dog (joking knowing I don't have kids and I spoil my dog) he sent back a text saying my texts are nothing but bullshit and stop sending them. So I don't know what to think I sent an email and asked if I should get a new mentor since he didn't want to talk to me (in my mind a relationship is about the good and the bad, so sometimes you put up with others but the reward is so much better, and he sent an email saying I joke too much and I am not serious about the business, but he wants to talk about the party of 300. Now I want to say something, but I feel if I do, I am apologizing for being me. I wear my heart on my sleeve and I like the way I am. But there is part of me who thinks all these people really like this guy so am I expecting too much here? How would you handle this situation? Should I get a new mentor? Help! (Thanks in advance)
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reader, Who +, writes (24 December 2010):
 "Should I get a new mentor?"
Do you want or need a mentor?
If so what do you expect from from a mentor?
Is this current mentor giving you these things?
Is this because you are not upholding your part of the deal? (Note not that is his telling you you are not doing your part, and not that he always wants more and more from you without giving you anything back. But is there actually something you can do and should be doing but have not been?)
If you want/need a mentor, you need to decide if your current one is meeting your requirements. If not you need to decide if you can do anything to get him to meet your requirements. If not you need a new mentor (what ever that is.)
You started your question with "I don't like an Pro NFL football player!" That right there should be a clue for you.
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