The hottest Mentorship Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways

Pursue Influence, Not Impact

The Absent-Minded Professor • 19 implied HN points • 16 May 23

Focus on cultivating influence instead of striving for impact.
Value personal connections and mentorship over external validation like grades.
Consider the long-term effects of influence rather than seeking immediate impact.

Saving Yourself (Or Your Startup) 3,333 Hours

Rick Manelius's Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 28 Mar 23

💼 Business Startups Mentorship Accelerators Entrepreneurship Problem Solving

Consider working with mentors to save time and learn from their experience
Startup accelerators like Y-combinator can expedite your business growth significantly
Don't hesitate to seek help or advice to avoid reinventing the wheel

Friends and Coworkers

Fish Food for Thought • 15 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23

🎭️ Culture Relationships Self-Improvement Influence Success Mentorship

Surround yourself with great people to leave positive traces on others.
Be mindful of the company you keep, as they can greatly influence your success and values.
Choose friends and coworkers who inspire and challenge you to become better.

Tell People What You Want

Perspectives • 12 implied HN points • 28 Feb 23

💼 Business Career development Communication Mentorship

Tell people what you want so they can help you achieve it
Open doors by being open to possibilities and learn to ask for what you want
Give people permission to help you by being clear and specific in your asks

Get a Year of This Newsletter Free

Technology Made Simple • 19 implied HN points • 16 May 22

🚌 Education Newsletter Tribute Teaching Mentorship Learning

The author is offering a free one-year premium subscription to their newsletter as a tribute to their grandmother, who was a dedicated educator.
The grandmother's life story is shared, emphasizing her commitment to education and how she impacted the lives of her family members and students.
Education is highlighted as a powerful tool for success, especially during challenging times, and the importance of spreading knowledge and opportunities to others is emphasized.

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Technology Made Simple • 19 implied HN points • 16 Mar 22

🕹 Technology Coding Learning Resources Techniques Mentorship

Learning from coding questions involves more than just solving them; it's crucial to learn from your mistakes.
Take detailed notes as you attempt problems to provide valuable feedback to track your progress.
Reviewing solutions, comparing them to your own approach, and noting differences can help improve your problem-solving skills.

How to find a mentor and build a rewarding relationship

The Skip • 1 implied HN point • 19 Nov 23

💼 Business Mentorship Networking Coaching Professional development

Finding a mentor goes beyond just relying on your manager and company for guidance in your career.
Networking to find mentors involves connecting with former managers, dotted-line managers, peers, and professional friends.
Consider investing in paid resources like executive coaching or therapy to guide your career, especially for senior leaders.

The Problem with Remote Work

Iceberg • 2 HN points • 21 Mar 23

🕹 Technology Remote work Mentorship

Remote collaboration tools have limitations like bandwidth and latency issues.
Async communication is better for remote work but can lead to slower decision making.
Remote work impacts motivation and performance due to lack of social interactions and living arrangements.

GRANTED: Having more thoughtful arguments and being a more thoughtful mentee

Granted • 19 implied HN points • 04 Aug 19

🚌 Education Self-Improvement Mentorship Data interpretation Diversity Resilience

Strive to be better, not the best. The competition should be with your past and future self.
Data doesn't really talk, people interpret it. Question the competence and integrity of data interpreters.
To be a good mentee, value mentor's time, seek clear guidance, be open to ideas and reflect on your progress.

Can't find a mentor? You could pay for one

Matthew’s Substack • 1 HN point • 28 Feb 23

💼 Business Mentorship Career development Networking

Paid mentorship can help facilitate mentorship exchanges that might not happen otherwise.
Payment can make the terms of mentorship clear and ensure both parties value each other's time.
Paid mentorship can provide quick access to mentors outside your usual circles and help in urgent career situations.

Lessons from the bottom rung of academia

Penelope Trunk's Substack • 0 implied HN points • 29 Sep 23

🚌 Education Careers Learning Academia Mentorship Research

Talking about your vulnerabilities and fears can help overcome imposter syndrome.
Starting in a new field can bring fresh perspectives and creativity.
Seeking mentorship and learning from experts are crucial for career growth.

Le shadowing, ou l'art d'apprendre en observant

Mind Fooled • 0 implied HN points • 01 Oct 23

💼 Business Learning methods Professional development Observation Mentorship

Shadowing is an effective way to learn by observing someone in their daily activities.
Shadowing helps you uncover real-life insights that may not be shared through traditional methods like mentoring or coaching.
Shadowing is a more accessible learning approach compared to formal training, mentoring, coaching, or reading.

Why Create An Advisory Board

1517 Fund • 0 implied HN points • 04 Apr 23

💼 Business Entrepreneurship Networking Startups Mentorship

Having an advisory board can help you avoid costly mistakes by leveraging the knowledge of others.
Start by identifying the gaps in your experience and determine the expertise you need.
Build a network of trusted advisors by being specific in your ask and formalizing the relationship.

Hello 2023!

Quantum Formalism • 0 implied HN points • 10 Jan 23

🔬 Science Mathematics Quantum Computing Mentorship

The course will cover Measure Theory, Functional Analysis, and delve into infinite-dimensional Hilbert spaces.
A crash course on Category Theory is planned, focusing on topics like Functors, Adjoint Functors, and its applications in various mathematical areas.
A Quantum computing PoC microgrant scheme will be initiated, offering grants and mentorship to work on projects related to advanced mathematical topics.

Bring on 2023!

Quantum Formalism • 0 implied HN points • 19 Dec 22

🚌 Education Mathematics Quantum Computing Machine Learning Mentorship Open Source

2022 has been a fantastic year for the QF community, driving enthusiasm for abstract mathematical topics relevant to quantum computing.
A course on Measure Theory & Functional Analysis (MTFA) is ongoing, beneficial for those interested in Continuous Variable Quantum Information and Machine Learning.
QF plans to launch an open source quantum computing proof of concept microgrant program with a narrow focus on specific areas like classical-to-quantum data encoding.

QF Mathematics Mentorship: Deadline Extension!

Quantum Formalism • 0 implied HN points • 15 Aug 22

🚌 Education Mathematics Mentorship Research Quantum Computing Community

The deadline for the QF Mathematics Mentorship program has been extended to Monday, September 26, 2022.
Some people need more time to develop project proposals for the mentorship program.
Collaborating with others on proposals is encouraged for the mentorship program.

Lecture 09 Invitation: Application of Cyclic Groups and DLP in Cryptography

Quantum Formalism • 0 implied HN points • 20 Jun 22

🔮 Crypto Cryptography Mathematics Community Mentorship

Group Theory Crash Course: Catch up on missed live sessions with available recordings on YouTube.
Discord Community: Join the Discord Server for group study sessions and community engagement.
QF Mathematics Mentorship: Utilize the new six-month mathematics mentorship program, connecting with PhD-level mathematicians for guidance.

GRANTED: August 2015 newsletter on work and psychology

Granted • 0 implied HN points • 15 Aug 15

🎭️ Culture Work Psychology Friendships Creativity Mentorship

Personality traits like being an ambivert can have a significant impact on social interactions and energy levels.
The quantity of friendships in your 20s and the quality of friendships in your 30s can predict well-being in later life.
Cooperative behavior in kindergarten can predict future success like graduating from college and having a stable job at 25.