I think you were on the right track you just didn't take it far enough.
Instead of this, take a risk and figure out what they would benefit from, and then DO IT. Show up at their office and wash off the graffiti that's been there 3 months...whatever.
Take initiative, it's irresistible.
I used to write scripts for movies, and when in school they taught us the "writer's mantra"
Show, Don't Tell
Same goes for getting jobs and mentors. Telling someone that you have drive and are ready to work hard is the least effective way to convey the message.
Show them!
"You don't know me, but I have a lot of drive and am ready to work hard and would love you to mentor me - is there anything I can offer you in return?"
Instead of this, take a risk and figure out what they would benefit from, and then DO IT. Show up at their office and wash off the graffiti that's been there 3 months...whatever.
Take initiative, it's irresistible.
I used to write scripts for movies, and when in school they taught us the "writer's mantra"
Show, Don't Tell
Same goes for getting jobs and mentors. Telling someone that you have drive and are ready to work hard is the least effective way to convey the message.
Show them!