John from Titan of Tech addresses a concerning trendobserved on Reddit and LinkedIn, where individuals entering the cybersecurityand technology sectors believe they are entitled to free mentorship from moresenior professionals. He argues against the notion that successful individualsare obligated to provide free guidance simply due to their position. The scriptoutlines the reasons why this mindset is flawed, including the misconceptionthat teaching or mentorship should not come at a cost, and the reality thatmany professionals already pay for training in various forms. Further, Johnshares personal experiences to illustrate that voluntary mentorship often goesunappreciated or unutilized, reinforcing his stance that true learning requirespersonal investment and engagement. He concludes by encouraging individuals tovalue paid resources for their structured learning paths and to shed theentitlement mentality towards free mentorship.00:00 Introduction: Addressing a Troubling Trend in Tech Mentorship00:55 Debunking the Myth: The Expectation of Free Mentorship01:57 The Value of Teaching and Learning in Tech02:33 Challenging the Free Resource Mentality03:31 Personal Experiences with Mentoring in Tech06:44 The Reality of Investing in Your Professional Growth09:28 Evaluating Paid vs. Free Learning Resources11:02 Conclusion: Taking Ownership of Your Professional Development

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