This past week I received 19 – yes, NINETEEN – messages from friends, business associates, peers, and random strangers asking the same thing: “Can I take you to lunch and ask a few questions about the speaking business?  I’d like to try my hand at making a career of it and thought you’d be the perfect person to ask.  Let me know when you’re available.” First off, I’m honored anyone would feel I’ve “made it” to a level they feel compelled to ask me for advice. Second, I wrote an entire Chapter called “Mentors” in my new book, “The Promise To The One”, and it recalls my attempts to be mentored early in my career by those whom I thought had made it, and how not one of them was willing to help me…so I made it a point to always do what I can to lead those asking down the right path. Third, perhaps there are some reading this weekly blog that are interested as well?  If so, I hope this helps.  And if the thought never crossed your mind, I would assume this may be of interest to see what it takes, at least from my perspective.