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title: Why mentorship is better than academics
description: Mentors;  domain experts in a given field who has achieved something that you want to achieve. Mentors ‘cut the fat’ — meaning that they guide you through the most relevant and important concepts, so as not to overwhelm you, but to make you more skilled and competent as a result.
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# [Why mentorship is better than academics](https://elladex.com/insights/why-mentors-are-the-secret-to-your-success)

 Written by [Shivani Gopal](https://elladex.com/insights/author/shivani-gopal) | Feb 27, 2019 12:25:42 PM

The way that we learn is becoming a more important subject. New insights from psychology and neuroscience have opened many doors to innovate learning and make it more efficient. Technology has allowed everyone with a smart device to gain access to world-class education at minimal costs. But, it seems that mentorship is still the most effective way to learn the skills for your ultimate success.  

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