Right from childhood to adolescence and into adulthood, we have all had people we would look up to. In early life, these people could be our parents, friends, siblings, teachers/professors, or even other elderly people who would offer us valuable—sometimes life-changing—advice and guidance. As we start growing and finding our feet in the world, these people take on more formal roles—of what we call “mentors.” As early-career researchers, amid the formality of a professional setting, we might find it quite daunting to seek out a mentor to genuinely learn from. However difficult it may be, finding a good mentor is essential for building skill, knowledge, confidence, and humility. For young researchers, having a good mentor is generally an indication of a rewarding future career. But what exactly does having a “mentor” mean for us and what makes one a “good” mentor?