Hey everyone thanks for the replies. I have one million and one "virtual mentors" online. I can literally sit for hours and hours and only come out with a surface level understanding sometimes and just sit like a spectator not much different to watching a film or TV series. I know from my own experience my subconscious mind is impacted on a far deeper level when i have the energy and presence from real interactions and people, especially when I know there aren't any second chances to soak up the lessons.
It's mechanical components of personal mentor building i have no idea about....