Forget the cookie cutter. It may be very beneficial to have an outlier in your MasterMind.
Forget the peer reviewers. Associate with people who think for themselves.
Showing posts with label mastermind group. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mastermind group. Show all posts
Sunday, August 31, 2014
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
60 Ideas for Your MasterMind Group to Consider
60 wealth building ideas
Read the ideas in the link above and discuss them. Contemplate them and get to work.
Hopefully you know, you need to stick to your plan. Even if you want to drink at the bar or watch a movie again, stick to your plan.
Remember, a poor plan is better than no plan.
If your MasterMind wants a private jet, an island, a huge expanse of forest, a skyscraper, or your other dream, read and apply.
(5-27-19. It's up to 131 wealth building ideas now.)
Read the ideas in the link above and discuss them. Contemplate them and get to work.
Hopefully you know, you need to stick to your plan. Even if you want to drink at the bar or watch a movie again, stick to your plan.
Remember, a poor plan is better than no plan.
If your MasterMind wants a private jet, an island, a huge expanse of forest, a skyscraper, or your other dream, read and apply.
(5-27-19. It's up to 131 wealth building ideas now.)
(4-24-21. We have 181 ideas now.) Pay attention to the last one.
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
You and Your MasterMind Should Add to this List and Get to Work ....
http://www.mastermind-university.com/Wealth-Building-Ideas.php
Some of my favorite money making ideas are on that page.
Talk to your MasterMind group. Or form a MasterMind group.
What battle tested wealth building strategies have served the members of your group best?
What is an idea that suits you that is not on that list? Write it down in your MasterMind's forum, or on paper.
One kick ass idea can provide the spark we sometimes need.
Some of my favorite money making ideas are on that page.
Talk to your MasterMind group. Or form a MasterMind group.
What battle tested wealth building strategies have served the members of your group best?
What is an idea that suits you that is not on that list? Write it down in your MasterMind's forum, or on paper.
One kick ass idea can provide the spark we sometimes need.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
MasterMind Groups, Alchemists, Business Schools
- Here are a few excellent quotes I have gathered or wrote in the last couple days:"Every time a law changes, the future changes." -- Robert T. Kiyosaki
Be sure to do forecasting and boundary spanning with your MasterMind."Alchemists turn trash into cash." -- Robert T. Kiyosaki"It has been helpful to me to have tens of thousands of students turned out of business schools taught that it didnt do any good to think." -- Warren BuffettHelp the members of your Master Mind as much as the Bonesmen help each other. No excuses.Never be talked out of having a watchdog. Be a watchdog for your Master Mind.The Bonesmen bring something to their table. Bring something to your MasterMind's table.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Investing with Your Master Mind - Use Your Master Mind to Find Investment Ideas
When you meet with your Master Mind, you likely discuss businesses in your area, hot stocks and grapple over the question of whether or not to invest in a given company.
Ask about the economic and demographic trends where your members live. Is there a hot company in their home town or country? Ask about it. Google it. Is an industry in one country being wiped out? Investigate it.
If you value the brains and horse sense of your Master Mind, ask them to evaluate your holdings and potential picks.
As many of you are thinking, having level headed, even keel, independent people in your Master Mind is extremely important. You don't want repeated talking points some fool got from a teacher or reporter from an anti capitalist organization.
Like I said in Black Book of the Master Mind 2, D's and R's and L's can work together if they all want each other to be rich. Of they have to be willing to work and sacrifice and take intelligent risks too.
Again, keep your Master Mind closed.
Ask about the economic and demographic trends where your members live. Is there a hot company in their home town or country? Ask about it. Google it. Is an industry in one country being wiped out? Investigate it.
If you value the brains and horse sense of your Master Mind, ask them to evaluate your holdings and potential picks.
As many of you are thinking, having level headed, even keel, independent people in your Master Mind is extremely important. You don't want repeated talking points some fool got from a teacher or reporter from an anti capitalist organization.
Like I said in Black Book of the Master Mind 2, D's and R's and L's can work together if they all want each other to be rich. Of they have to be willing to work and sacrifice and take intelligent risks too.
Again, keep your Master Mind closed.
Motivation and Your Master Mind Group
Talking
with your Master Mind should have an anchor like effect that motivates
you. When you see or hear from a Master
Mind member, you will likely review recent successes. You will also probably hear about
accomplishments and ideas your Master Mind has.
A good meeting with your Master Mind should get you out of a rut and to
the plate.
Modeling
a member of your Master Mind or their mentor is a good idea. Imitating a role model is very helpful. If your role model says, “I have x attitude
in my mind before I do y”, you should too.
Ask
your Master Mind to hold you accountable to your goals. If you are going to achieve anything worth
doing, consistent and massive action is in order. If you are busying yourself with busywork,
hanging at the bar, or watching reruns, what are you going to say to your
Master Mind? Your Master Mind won’t help
you if you won’t help yourself.
Friday, December 23, 2011
Ask Your MasterMind Group...
What could you sell that has a HIGHER profit margin, to a BIGGER customer?
I asked a guy in my MasterMind that question today.
What I will ask him next is: what can we sell that will improve the lives of millions?
How can we do this better, faster and cheaper than the competition?
MJ DeMarco says, "to make millions, impact millions."
I asked a guy in my MasterMind that question today.
What I will ask him next is: what can we sell that will improve the lives of millions?
How can we do this better, faster and cheaper than the competition?
MJ DeMarco says, "to make millions, impact millions."
It Doesn't Matter Where You are Coming from, All that Matters is Where You are Going
True, it matters who is in your MasterMind. A person with connections, money, skills, wisdom and resources matters a lot.
But obviously, such a person probably was not born with connections, money, skills, wisdom and resources. Most people built their empires themselves. Many with a small inner circle.
If you and your MasterMind are frustrated with recruiting, one idea is to recruit (and become) the type of person who will reach the million dollar mark, retire early, etc.
This means to use your time wisely. There are:
- skills you can learn.
- books you can read.
- people you can meet.
- books and articles you can write
- there is keyword research to do.
- and more.
Find the best people you can. Talk to the person who makes hay while the sun shines.
Talk to the person who has realistic goals he/she is working on and not wasting time or breaking the law.
Avoid the person who listens to and obeys the "they". Screw "they." "They" suck. We are after individuals.
When I was an undergrad, all the spurious wishy washie guys all tried to attach themselves to people with money and influence. Usually these scam artists advised people to sell a product that another business needs. I think it is a little different these days with widespread unemployment, the shift to technology, and foreign competition.
I don't want my fate to be tied to one other business. That, to me, is very risky. Businesses, even huge ones, do not want to make you rich. If your product is hot, there is the chance you could sell your business.
Recruit individuals to your MasterMind. Not sheeple.
Hold each other accountable to your goals.
Don't waste time.
But obviously, such a person probably was not born with connections, money, skills, wisdom and resources. Most people built their empires themselves. Many with a small inner circle.
If you and your MasterMind are frustrated with recruiting, one idea is to recruit (and become) the type of person who will reach the million dollar mark, retire early, etc.
This means to use your time wisely. There are:
- skills you can learn.
- books you can read.
- people you can meet.
- books and articles you can write
- there is keyword research to do.
- and more.
Find the best people you can. Talk to the person who makes hay while the sun shines.
Talk to the person who has realistic goals he/she is working on and not wasting time or breaking the law.
Avoid the person who listens to and obeys the "they". Screw "they." "They" suck. We are after individuals.
When I was an undergrad, all the spurious wishy washie guys all tried to attach themselves to people with money and influence. Usually these scam artists advised people to sell a product that another business needs. I think it is a little different these days with widespread unemployment, the shift to technology, and foreign competition.
I don't want my fate to be tied to one other business. That, to me, is very risky. Businesses, even huge ones, do not want to make you rich. If your product is hot, there is the chance you could sell your business.
Recruit individuals to your MasterMind. Not sheeple.
Hold each other accountable to your goals.
Don't waste time.
Friday, December 2, 2011
Alex Cheong - 7 Ways to use Your Master Mind to get Ahead
Are you feeling lethargic managing your business? Or perhaps you know that you need to do something in order to drive your business up and on, but do not know where and how to start? Is all that you can see ahead of you a dark, gloomy and never-seem-to-be-ending road?
Well your worries are over! We shall discuss the top 7 ways which you can actually utilize to move ahead with your Mastermind group through collaboration with like-minded people and be that one step closer towards realizing your objectives!
Here is a summary of the top 7 ways.
1. Clarity of your Mastermind group's objective.
2. Be positive and encouraging.
3. Setting up an accountability structure.
4. Building trust and privacy.
5. Asking and receiving help.
6. Brainstorm to get an influx of great ideas.
7. Contribute to receive more.
Clarity of your Mastermind group's objective. Make it a point to go through in your mind the very objective for the existence of this Mastermind group, and note it down. Your objective serves to concentrate the mind and the focus of your group right. With that the results will follow, otherwise your group could be languishing in mediocrity and not progressing.
Be positive and encouraging. This is done by...the words you use which effectively set the tone for the whole Mastermind meeting. Be positive and encouraging and at the same time show your Mastermind members that you care. While we are ruling out outright flattery here, complimentary words as well as gestures to show the appreciation that you have for your group members will not go unnoticed and will go a long way towards ensuring a harmonious and united mastermind group.
Setting up an accountability structure. Having a system in place is vital to ensuring your group does not stagnate. Many a times the full potential of a Mastermind group is not able to be harnessed due to the small matter of accountability. During the mastermind meeting itself, ideas abound and many suggestions are made but who is to ensure who does what? The person offering the idea might not be willing to get down to sorting out the nitty-gritty of the issue at hand, and responsibilities start to be pushed among members. This causes friction and over the long hauls results in tension brewing among members which will certainly not aid your cause. Hence, have a structure in place to ensure no one shirks responsibility and everyone does his/her part.
Building trust and privacy. The basic ingredient needed for any successful Mastermind group is for members to trust one another. And how do we foster trust within the group, whose members may hail from a diversity of backgrounds? Well, we aim to build lasting relationships over the long run. To do this, there must be complete honesty and absolute clarity in communication among members. This sets the foundation for the group to be taken to a whole new level in terms of the intangible factor that is trust. Oh, and always be prepared to listen to what others have to say, no matter how trivial or seemingly irrelevant that opinion may be. Everyone wants to be heard.
Asking and receiving help. As you work on that, do not forget that you are here in a Mastermind group not only to give but to receive as well. Share any problems that you might have come across since the end of the last meeting as well as any help you would like to receive. Do not be afraid to ask. There is no harm in asking. Failure only occurs when people keep their problems inside of them and do not request for help. Once you have established some form of rapport or other with your group members, you will find that they are more than willing to lend a helping hand.
Brainstorm to get an influx of great ideas. Once you have mustered up the courage to ask for help, expect to have lots of ideas and suggestions from your group members to work with. There will be ideas being bandied about and this is where the real brainstorming starts. Do not judge any suggestion offered by your group members by brandishing them as "impractical" or "not workable". Simply jot all the ideas down and you will soon find that you have a stack of ideas to work with. You can then slowly discard those you feel are not feasible. In this way, there is a higher chance of you solving your problem, when you learn to become less judgmental.
Give before you receive. Everyone has his/her own purpose in joining a Mastermind group. Think about it this way, should everyone give right from the start, then everyone would be receiving in one way or other right? It does not matter who gives first. As long as you are willing to give, you will definitely receive. Translated into reality, this theory can be construed as follows: Should you be willing to help your group members by going the extra mile to ensure that their needs are met, you can be assured that when the time comes to doing the honors for you, your group members will put in the same amount, if not even more effort for you.
Above are the top 7 ways for you to use your Mastermind group to move ahead. If you find that the progress of your group is mired in mediocrity and would like to improve its fortunes, would you like to take on this challenge and use the tips above to inspire your group to scale greater heights and achieve even more success than never before? The choice is yours.
About the Author
Joel Chue and Alex Cheong
Expert Authors in the topic Mastermind groups
How Can Ordinary People Leverage a Mastermind Group System to Produce Extraordinary Results Over and Over Again?
A Free 24 page Report Shows You How
Copyrights © 2006
Alex Cheong @ http://www.mastermind-your-way-to-success.com
Mastermind Group Hub
The contents of this article may be copied, reproduced, or freely distributed for all nonprofit purposes without the consent of the author as long as the author's name, copyright notice and contact information are included.
Alex Cheong is an expert author of the Mastermind Group Series articles.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Alex_Cheong
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/202017
Well your worries are over! We shall discuss the top 7 ways which you can actually utilize to move ahead with your Mastermind group through collaboration with like-minded people and be that one step closer towards realizing your objectives!
Here is a summary of the top 7 ways.
1. Clarity of your Mastermind group's objective.
2. Be positive and encouraging.
3. Setting up an accountability structure.
4. Building trust and privacy.
5. Asking and receiving help.
6. Brainstorm to get an influx of great ideas.
7. Contribute to receive more.
Clarity of your Mastermind group's objective. Make it a point to go through in your mind the very objective for the existence of this Mastermind group, and note it down. Your objective serves to concentrate the mind and the focus of your group right. With that the results will follow, otherwise your group could be languishing in mediocrity and not progressing.
Be positive and encouraging. This is done by...the words you use which effectively set the tone for the whole Mastermind meeting. Be positive and encouraging and at the same time show your Mastermind members that you care. While we are ruling out outright flattery here, complimentary words as well as gestures to show the appreciation that you have for your group members will not go unnoticed and will go a long way towards ensuring a harmonious and united mastermind group.
Setting up an accountability structure. Having a system in place is vital to ensuring your group does not stagnate. Many a times the full potential of a Mastermind group is not able to be harnessed due to the small matter of accountability. During the mastermind meeting itself, ideas abound and many suggestions are made but who is to ensure who does what? The person offering the idea might not be willing to get down to sorting out the nitty-gritty of the issue at hand, and responsibilities start to be pushed among members. This causes friction and over the long hauls results in tension brewing among members which will certainly not aid your cause. Hence, have a structure in place to ensure no one shirks responsibility and everyone does his/her part.
Building trust and privacy. The basic ingredient needed for any successful Mastermind group is for members to trust one another. And how do we foster trust within the group, whose members may hail from a diversity of backgrounds? Well, we aim to build lasting relationships over the long run. To do this, there must be complete honesty and absolute clarity in communication among members. This sets the foundation for the group to be taken to a whole new level in terms of the intangible factor that is trust. Oh, and always be prepared to listen to what others have to say, no matter how trivial or seemingly irrelevant that opinion may be. Everyone wants to be heard.
Asking and receiving help. As you work on that, do not forget that you are here in a Mastermind group not only to give but to receive as well. Share any problems that you might have come across since the end of the last meeting as well as any help you would like to receive. Do not be afraid to ask. There is no harm in asking. Failure only occurs when people keep their problems inside of them and do not request for help. Once you have established some form of rapport or other with your group members, you will find that they are more than willing to lend a helping hand.
Brainstorm to get an influx of great ideas. Once you have mustered up the courage to ask for help, expect to have lots of ideas and suggestions from your group members to work with. There will be ideas being bandied about and this is where the real brainstorming starts. Do not judge any suggestion offered by your group members by brandishing them as "impractical" or "not workable". Simply jot all the ideas down and you will soon find that you have a stack of ideas to work with. You can then slowly discard those you feel are not feasible. In this way, there is a higher chance of you solving your problem, when you learn to become less judgmental.
Give before you receive. Everyone has his/her own purpose in joining a Mastermind group. Think about it this way, should everyone give right from the start, then everyone would be receiving in one way or other right? It does not matter who gives first. As long as you are willing to give, you will definitely receive. Translated into reality, this theory can be construed as follows: Should you be willing to help your group members by going the extra mile to ensure that their needs are met, you can be assured that when the time comes to doing the honors for you, your group members will put in the same amount, if not even more effort for you.
Above are the top 7 ways for you to use your Mastermind group to move ahead. If you find that the progress of your group is mired in mediocrity and would like to improve its fortunes, would you like to take on this challenge and use the tips above to inspire your group to scale greater heights and achieve even more success than never before? The choice is yours.
About the Author
Joel Chue and Alex Cheong
Expert Authors in the topic Mastermind groups
How Can Ordinary People Leverage a Mastermind Group System to Produce Extraordinary Results Over and Over Again?
A Free 24 page Report Shows You How
Copyrights © 2006
Alex Cheong @ http://www.mastermind-your-way-to-success.com
Mastermind Group Hub
The contents of this article may be copied, reproduced, or freely distributed for all nonprofit purposes without the consent of the author as long as the author's name, copyright notice and contact information are included.
Alex Cheong is an expert author of the Mastermind Group Series articles.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Alex_Cheong
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/202017
Friday, January 21, 2011
Choosing the Perfect Mastermind Group
There is nothing such as an absolutely "perfect" mastermind group that you can encounter and join. The whole trick lies in choosing the best group that suits you. There are too many mastermind groups out there; it is very hard to know all of them. But finding the most suitable group for your personality is not an easy business. There are some standards and prerequisites that you must look for in the group you become a member of.
If you are too busy, and your life is always in a hurry, you may think that you do not have sufficient time for a mastermind group. But even if you are always in hustle, the time you invest in such a group will be worth the great effects it will have on both your individual and professional life. Even so, there are several ways you can find and join a group that suits you best.
Like everything else nowadays, masterminding can be electronically done. You can use your internet to look for a group of like-minded people in your area then arrange meetings in a nearby café or a quiet library. You can also take your mastermind activity further by holding your meetings and sharing your ideas online. You can log on to online mastermind groups to browse the categorized groups and select the group that fits your purposes. You can meet people online, or you can post your thoughts for others to read.
Some people prefer old-school masterminding and interacting with people in the same physical place. Traditional meeting has its advantages and disadvantages. Meeting your peers in person increases the intimacy inside the group and the warmth in your interaction. The relationship becomes more like friendship, not colleagueship. The more you meet, the more genuine you become when dealing with your group and with every single individual in it. On the other side, holding your meetings in a coffee shop in the area may be a little challenging if the group members' working hours do not allow them all to have a free slot in their daily planners for a meeting. This is where meeting online comes in handy.
Most of the time the, meeting method will come naturally if you are joining the right group that matches you to an excellent extent. Your peers are more likely to have similar lifestyles to yours, and therefore agreeing on how and where to meet should not be surrounded with extended discussions.
Meetings should also be frequent, preferably once a week, for an hour or an hour and a half. Everyone should be committed and be present on time. You can think of penalties for every minute of tardiness if your group has punctuality issues.
Last but not least, if the mastermind group you join is hardly adding anything to you, or if you feel you are only consuming everybody else's positive energy without giving anything in return. You have to productive and effective in order to play your role in the group. The group has also to prove its efficiency. Make sure that the hour you spend in the group, gives you hours of action in the right direction.
Mark West invites you to join a mastermind group online that is dedicated to enhancing your success and has a mission to create an alliance with mastermind groups all over the globe.
http://michiganmastermindgroup.com/
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Mark_West
If you are too busy, and your life is always in a hurry, you may think that you do not have sufficient time for a mastermind group. But even if you are always in hustle, the time you invest in such a group will be worth the great effects it will have on both your individual and professional life. Even so, there are several ways you can find and join a group that suits you best.
Like everything else nowadays, masterminding can be electronically done. You can use your internet to look for a group of like-minded people in your area then arrange meetings in a nearby café or a quiet library. You can also take your mastermind activity further by holding your meetings and sharing your ideas online. You can log on to online mastermind groups to browse the categorized groups and select the group that fits your purposes. You can meet people online, or you can post your thoughts for others to read.
Some people prefer old-school masterminding and interacting with people in the same physical place. Traditional meeting has its advantages and disadvantages. Meeting your peers in person increases the intimacy inside the group and the warmth in your interaction. The relationship becomes more like friendship, not colleagueship. The more you meet, the more genuine you become when dealing with your group and with every single individual in it. On the other side, holding your meetings in a coffee shop in the area may be a little challenging if the group members' working hours do not allow them all to have a free slot in their daily planners for a meeting. This is where meeting online comes in handy.
Most of the time the, meeting method will come naturally if you are joining the right group that matches you to an excellent extent. Your peers are more likely to have similar lifestyles to yours, and therefore agreeing on how and where to meet should not be surrounded with extended discussions.
Meetings should also be frequent, preferably once a week, for an hour or an hour and a half. Everyone should be committed and be present on time. You can think of penalties for every minute of tardiness if your group has punctuality issues.
Last but not least, if the mastermind group you join is hardly adding anything to you, or if you feel you are only consuming everybody else's positive energy without giving anything in return. You have to productive and effective in order to play your role in the group. The group has also to prove its efficiency. Make sure that the hour you spend in the group, gives you hours of action in the right direction.
Mark West invites you to join a mastermind group online that is dedicated to enhancing your success and has a mission to create an alliance with mastermind groups all over the globe.
http://michiganmastermindgroup.com/
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Mark_West
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Mastermind Groups - A Simple Strategy for Building a Stronger, More Profitable Business
One of the most challenging parts of owning a business is growing it. In fact, many entrepreneurs get stuck because there is so much to learn and do. Today, more entrepreneurs are realizing the value of business alliances. It is important to have a good network as you move your company to the next phase. This article describes seven key benefits of connecting with your peers in a business mastermind group.
Have someone to exchange business ideas. Creative ideas and witty inventions come naturally for many entrepreneurs. But knowing when to act on them is the part that can be overwhelming. Connecting with a mastermind group is one way to get feedback about new product or service ideas so that you can chart your next course of action.
Find solutions to business challenges. When you have big dreams for your business you may run into forks in the road. It's in those times that you need a sounding board. Members of a mastermind can relate to business challenges because many have faced similar situations and can offer you sound advice.
Give your spouse a break from business talk. Anyone who is married knows that there are very few people who understand your urge to talk business. Daily conversations are often consumed with issues about running your company. It is difficult to transition from business to personal talk at home so having a peer group to talk things out helps keep business separate from personal life at home.
Support the dreams of others. It is wonderful to have a supportive network that can help stretch you beyond where you are currently. But it is also gratifying to give back to those who help you along the way. Sharing resources, tools, tips, and advice is how mastermind groups allow you to support your peers.
Learn about things from others experience. There is a lot to learn when you are an entrepreneur. New methods of doing things, resources to improve operations, and other helpful ideas are evolving at lightening speed. Joining a business alliance increases efficiency through the sharing of tips, tools, and resources among the group.
Have someone to be accountable to. Setting goals is a habit that leads to business success. Visionaries can see the finished line long before their team. As a result, it's important to have someone who can hold you accountable for taking steps to get there.
Discipline. When you put your dreams on display you naturally feel a sense of responsibility for making them happen. Regular meetings with your group helps you stay focused on the tasks that you set so that you do not get sidetracked by the attractions that can detour you from your path.
Now that you know the value of a mastermind, how can you implement this strategy to grow your business? To learn about more ways to build a thriving company, visit http://www.tbsusa.com.
Copyright (c) 2010 Benita Tyler
TBS USA is committed to helping small business owners by providing proven financial management strategies to help them achieve their profit goals, minimize tax liabilities, and build wealth. Business advice and tax tips are available at http://www.tbsusa.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Benita_Tyler
Have someone to exchange business ideas. Creative ideas and witty inventions come naturally for many entrepreneurs. But knowing when to act on them is the part that can be overwhelming. Connecting with a mastermind group is one way to get feedback about new product or service ideas so that you can chart your next course of action.
Find solutions to business challenges. When you have big dreams for your business you may run into forks in the road. It's in those times that you need a sounding board. Members of a mastermind can relate to business challenges because many have faced similar situations and can offer you sound advice.
Give your spouse a break from business talk. Anyone who is married knows that there are very few people who understand your urge to talk business. Daily conversations are often consumed with issues about running your company. It is difficult to transition from business to personal talk at home so having a peer group to talk things out helps keep business separate from personal life at home.
Support the dreams of others. It is wonderful to have a supportive network that can help stretch you beyond where you are currently. But it is also gratifying to give back to those who help you along the way. Sharing resources, tools, tips, and advice is how mastermind groups allow you to support your peers.
Learn about things from others experience. There is a lot to learn when you are an entrepreneur. New methods of doing things, resources to improve operations, and other helpful ideas are evolving at lightening speed. Joining a business alliance increases efficiency through the sharing of tips, tools, and resources among the group.
Have someone to be accountable to. Setting goals is a habit that leads to business success. Visionaries can see the finished line long before their team. As a result, it's important to have someone who can hold you accountable for taking steps to get there.
Discipline. When you put your dreams on display you naturally feel a sense of responsibility for making them happen. Regular meetings with your group helps you stay focused on the tasks that you set so that you do not get sidetracked by the attractions that can detour you from your path.
Now that you know the value of a mastermind, how can you implement this strategy to grow your business? To learn about more ways to build a thriving company, visit http://www.tbsusa.com.
Copyright (c) 2010 Benita Tyler
TBS USA is committed to helping small business owners by providing proven financial management strategies to help them achieve their profit goals, minimize tax liabilities, and build wealth. Business advice and tax tips are available at http://www.tbsusa.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Benita_Tyler
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
5 Amazing Benefits of Masterminding
Napoleon Hill, author of Think and Grow Rich, studied the richest men of the early 1900's and wrote this book as part of his research (if you haven't read it already, I highly recommend it). One of the common practices of all of the wealthy men he researched was that they participated in a Mastermind with other like-minded men. These Mastermind groups served the purpose of helping the participants solve problems and move forward in their goals, making them more wealthy and successful.
"Mastermind as coordination of knowledge and effort, in a spirit of harmony, between two or more people, for the attainment of a definite purpose," is how Napoleon Hill describes the Mastermind idea he studied. "This form of cooperative alliance (the Mastermind) has been the basis of nearly every great fortune. Your understanding of this great truth may definitely determine your financial status."
Today, women entrepreneurs are designing new models of the Mastermind - and the results are more powerful than ever before. Being a women entrepreneur and being a member of a high-level Mastermind group, I'm a huge believer in the Mastermind model (in addition to private coaching) because it connects me with like-minded, big vision people and has tripled my success as an entrepreneur. I get to offer my point of view to my Mastermind group, and I receive solutions from the most extraordinary people.
When we try to create a profitable business on our own, it's too easy to get overwhelmed, frustrated, isolated, and stuck. When entrepreneurs are in this place, they often begin to think that maybe there is something wrong with them (you may be able to relate to this). But, the real truth is there is absolutely nothing wrong with you. In fact, the real truth is that you have a profound message to share that will help people transform their lives. I know, deep in your heart, you long to get this message out in the world in a BIG WAY!
But what exactly is a Mastermind? And how do you know if it's for you?
Below are five elements of a Mastermind group. This will give you an idea of how they work so you can decide whether or not you would like to form a Mastermind or join one.
1. A Mastermind allows you to see a much bigger vision for yourself and moves you forward, allowing you to take much bigger leaps.
Mastermind is about creating consistent, forward momentum and helping you achieve your dreams and goals. A Mastermind group brings out the things that are within you that you cannot see for yourself. Masterminds are different than support groups. Support groups are wonderful to heal from past trauma, but Masterminds are not about healing.
Mastermind groups are about growing, taking big leaps, and being willing to live out your fullest potential and playing your biggest game. People who try to form casual Mastermind's often end up disappointed. Casual Masterminds are much different than a Mastermind group with strong coaching and high-level teaching of mindset, systems and marketing. All members have to hold that level of energy, commitment, desire, and set an intention to keep that momentum. This is not always an easy task!
2. A Mastermind Group is about powerful shifts in your mindset. Complaining, excuse-making and whining are not options!
In a Mastermind, each person gets a "hot seat" to present her big vision for her business and life to the group. She presents her goals, dreams, and challenges. Tears often happen, as she is releasing fearful energy that, up to this point, has kept her stuck and realizing the time is NOW to move forward.
Complaining, excuses-making, whining, and the feelings of staying stuck quickly dissolve. You are not only heard and fully supported, you are also given you need to gain clarity and move forward. Mindsets are a huge part of the Mastermind.
3. A Mastermind Group is about growth and expansion out of your comfort zone.
Most people desire expansion and growth. People who join a Mastermind know in their gut that, without growth for their purpose and dreams, they'll die a slow death. When you take part in a Mastermind, you will be expanded and stretched. This excites people because they know on the other side of their comfort zone is huge growth. In fact, this is one of the biggest reasons people want to take part in a Mastermind! They know the results they have had from staying within their comfort zones and not satisfactory. Masterminds are very effective because they require you to expand out of your comfort zone so you get the results you want (let's get serious - helping more people, more money, more personal freedom, and the business you love!).
4. A Mastermind Group offers support and holds you accountable.
For me personally, I am showing up for my life and business in a way I have never done before as a result of being part of a Mastermind. The results I am achieving are mind blowing! So much, in fact, I won the recent "Implementation Challenge" amongst my Mastermind group.
You see, creating a clear vision, having systems, and deciding and taking action are my strengths, and Masterminding has made these strengths even stronger. (Actually, this is one reason why my clients love me as their coach. I move them from being stuck to achieving freedom through clarity, systems, deciding, and action.)
5. A Mastermind creates a huge space for new ideas, implementation, and resources. It's a relationship of giving and receiving.
Each person is fully present and committed to supporting their Mastermind group. >When each person gives their full focus and attention to one person and her dreams, brilliant ideas spark and solutions are offered. Challenges are no more - that is the power of the group. Resources and connections are often discovered in the process. This is just some of the tremendous value and benefit of taking part in a Mastermind.
There is something incredibly powerful about being amongst a group of 'Big Visionaries' within the Mastermind.
Napoleon Hill put it this way: "No two minds ever come together without, thereby, creating a third, invisible, intangible force which may be likened to a third mind."
The intention with the Mastermind group taps into a higher source of intelligence and creativity, naturally guiding the group and moving it forward together. A greater awareness happens.
The awareness of this "third" mind helps me trust and access the knowing from within. Therefore, I am able to walk into fear and trust there is something bigger happening on the other side of fear.
Being part of a Mastermind is the greatest gift I could have ever given my business. It was an investment and risk I knew I had to take if I ever wanted to grow my business to a point where I could help more women and produce a larger income. Without risk, there is no reward.
Empowerment Expert, and Master Certified Coach Karen Fagan publishes her "Live in Your Brilliance" weekly ezine. If you want special tips to live bold, brilliant and rich in your life and business, you can sign up for a FREE subscription to Live in Your Brilliance at http://www.karenfagan.com. Want to see more secret tips? See Karen's blog at http://www.karenfagan.com/blog/
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"Mastermind as coordination of knowledge and effort, in a spirit of harmony, between two or more people, for the attainment of a definite purpose," is how Napoleon Hill describes the Mastermind idea he studied. "This form of cooperative alliance (the Mastermind) has been the basis of nearly every great fortune. Your understanding of this great truth may definitely determine your financial status."
Today, women entrepreneurs are designing new models of the Mastermind - and the results are more powerful than ever before. Being a women entrepreneur and being a member of a high-level Mastermind group, I'm a huge believer in the Mastermind model (in addition to private coaching) because it connects me with like-minded, big vision people and has tripled my success as an entrepreneur. I get to offer my point of view to my Mastermind group, and I receive solutions from the most extraordinary people.
When we try to create a profitable business on our own, it's too easy to get overwhelmed, frustrated, isolated, and stuck. When entrepreneurs are in this place, they often begin to think that maybe there is something wrong with them (you may be able to relate to this). But, the real truth is there is absolutely nothing wrong with you. In fact, the real truth is that you have a profound message to share that will help people transform their lives. I know, deep in your heart, you long to get this message out in the world in a BIG WAY!
But what exactly is a Mastermind? And how do you know if it's for you?
Below are five elements of a Mastermind group. This will give you an idea of how they work so you can decide whether or not you would like to form a Mastermind or join one.
1. A Mastermind allows you to see a much bigger vision for yourself and moves you forward, allowing you to take much bigger leaps.
Mastermind is about creating consistent, forward momentum and helping you achieve your dreams and goals. A Mastermind group brings out the things that are within you that you cannot see for yourself. Masterminds are different than support groups. Support groups are wonderful to heal from past trauma, but Masterminds are not about healing.
Mastermind groups are about growing, taking big leaps, and being willing to live out your fullest potential and playing your biggest game. People who try to form casual Mastermind's often end up disappointed. Casual Masterminds are much different than a Mastermind group with strong coaching and high-level teaching of mindset, systems and marketing. All members have to hold that level of energy, commitment, desire, and set an intention to keep that momentum. This is not always an easy task!
2. A Mastermind Group is about powerful shifts in your mindset. Complaining, excuse-making and whining are not options!
In a Mastermind, each person gets a "hot seat" to present her big vision for her business and life to the group. She presents her goals, dreams, and challenges. Tears often happen, as she is releasing fearful energy that, up to this point, has kept her stuck and realizing the time is NOW to move forward.
Complaining, excuses-making, whining, and the feelings of staying stuck quickly dissolve. You are not only heard and fully supported, you are also given you need to gain clarity and move forward. Mindsets are a huge part of the Mastermind.
3. A Mastermind Group is about growth and expansion out of your comfort zone.
Most people desire expansion and growth. People who join a Mastermind know in their gut that, without growth for their purpose and dreams, they'll die a slow death. When you take part in a Mastermind, you will be expanded and stretched. This excites people because they know on the other side of their comfort zone is huge growth. In fact, this is one of the biggest reasons people want to take part in a Mastermind! They know the results they have had from staying within their comfort zones and not satisfactory. Masterminds are very effective because they require you to expand out of your comfort zone so you get the results you want (let's get serious - helping more people, more money, more personal freedom, and the business you love!).
4. A Mastermind Group offers support and holds you accountable.
For me personally, I am showing up for my life and business in a way I have never done before as a result of being part of a Mastermind. The results I am achieving are mind blowing! So much, in fact, I won the recent "Implementation Challenge" amongst my Mastermind group.
You see, creating a clear vision, having systems, and deciding and taking action are my strengths, and Masterminding has made these strengths even stronger. (Actually, this is one reason why my clients love me as their coach. I move them from being stuck to achieving freedom through clarity, systems, deciding, and action.)
5. A Mastermind creates a huge space for new ideas, implementation, and resources. It's a relationship of giving and receiving.
Each person is fully present and committed to supporting their Mastermind group. >When each person gives their full focus and attention to one person and her dreams, brilliant ideas spark and solutions are offered. Challenges are no more - that is the power of the group. Resources and connections are often discovered in the process. This is just some of the tremendous value and benefit of taking part in a Mastermind.
There is something incredibly powerful about being amongst a group of 'Big Visionaries' within the Mastermind.
Napoleon Hill put it this way: "No two minds ever come together without, thereby, creating a third, invisible, intangible force which may be likened to a third mind."
The intention with the Mastermind group taps into a higher source of intelligence and creativity, naturally guiding the group and moving it forward together. A greater awareness happens.
The awareness of this "third" mind helps me trust and access the knowing from within. Therefore, I am able to walk into fear and trust there is something bigger happening on the other side of fear.
Being part of a Mastermind is the greatest gift I could have ever given my business. It was an investment and risk I knew I had to take if I ever wanted to grow my business to a point where I could help more women and produce a larger income. Without risk, there is no reward.
Empowerment Expert, and Master Certified Coach Karen Fagan publishes her "Live in Your Brilliance" weekly ezine. If you want special tips to live bold, brilliant and rich in your life and business, you can sign up for a FREE subscription to Live in Your Brilliance at http://www.karenfagan.com. Want to see more secret tips? See Karen's blog at http://www.karenfagan.com/blog/
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Thursday, September 16, 2010
Mastermind Groups - The Benefits of Masterminding
Mastermind groups have been a popular subject of discussion since Napoleon Hill wrote about them in his famous book, Think and Grow Rich. A mastermind group is a forum in which goals may be made manifest with greater speed and in greater measure than would be possible were its members to conceive and pursue them separately.
Such a group exists for more than the fulfillment of simple goals, however. It's about challenging its members to expand and grow who they are. A successful mastermind group produces a consistent experience whereby its members come to know themselves as better people, capable of more than they ever would have imagined previously.
However, the word "mastermind" has been misused and come to identify with an inaccurate picture. It's not intended to depict the idle discussion of "someday" fantasies, nor are they for simple brainstorming. While the discussion of ideas is one component of a mastermind group, more critical is the framework for bringing them into tangible reality.
Masterminding is also not to be confused with a simple accountability group, such as a group of individuals who hold each other to account to show up at the gym five times per week for their workouts. Mastermind groups also generate by design one other critical element: inspiration. Inspiration and accountability go hand in hand. Without consistent action, no one is likely to remain inspired very long. Without a spark of inspiration, little action is likely to occur.
The structure of a mastermind group is unimportant if these intentions and principles are kept at the forefront. A mastermind group can be virtually any shape or size. A Toastmasters club, a business networking group, a network marketing business, a 12-step addiction recovery group, or any other group of people can all employ the principles of masterminding without changing a thing about their existing structure.
All that's needed is to periodically ask some fundamental questions about the mastermind.
Do I know the personal goals of everyone in this group?
Do I see measurable steps being taken toward the fulfillment of those goals?
Does it appear that this group continues to inspire its members day after day?
If the answer to those questions is "no," look to see what you could bring to the table to change that. Or, consider leaving the group.
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Such a group exists for more than the fulfillment of simple goals, however. It's about challenging its members to expand and grow who they are. A successful mastermind group produces a consistent experience whereby its members come to know themselves as better people, capable of more than they ever would have imagined previously.
However, the word "mastermind" has been misused and come to identify with an inaccurate picture. It's not intended to depict the idle discussion of "someday" fantasies, nor are they for simple brainstorming. While the discussion of ideas is one component of a mastermind group, more critical is the framework for bringing them into tangible reality.
Masterminding is also not to be confused with a simple accountability group, such as a group of individuals who hold each other to account to show up at the gym five times per week for their workouts. Mastermind groups also generate by design one other critical element: inspiration. Inspiration and accountability go hand in hand. Without consistent action, no one is likely to remain inspired very long. Without a spark of inspiration, little action is likely to occur.
The structure of a mastermind group is unimportant if these intentions and principles are kept at the forefront. A mastermind group can be virtually any shape or size. A Toastmasters club, a business networking group, a network marketing business, a 12-step addiction recovery group, or any other group of people can all employ the principles of masterminding without changing a thing about their existing structure.
All that's needed is to periodically ask some fundamental questions about the mastermind.
Do I know the personal goals of everyone in this group?
Do I see measurable steps being taken toward the fulfillment of those goals?
Does it appear that this group continues to inspire its members day after day?
If the answer to those questions is "no," look to see what you could bring to the table to change that. Or, consider leaving the group.
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Sunday, August 1, 2010
Create Momentum With Your Own Mastermind
When I first heard the term master mind alliance, I immediately thought of the Star Wars movie series. I don't know why, but thoughts of the Jedi Counsel popped into my head. I know that must sound a little silly, but stick with me for a minute. Those Jedi Knights were some powerful warriors, but it wasn't muscular strength that made them what they were. It was the power of focusing their mental energy, and tapping into the force that gave them power. They were an elite group of special people who were selective about the folks they allowed to join. As a cohesive, like-minded unit they were also able to achieve great things together! Are you smelling what I'm cooking yet? You can also create momentum with your own mastermind alliance to build your home based business!
While you are working on developing your network marketing team, a group like this would be quite beneficial! The act of getting together with other networkers who share the same goals, work ethic, and desire to succeed is just what you may need to get your business vehicle driving down the right road. It is said that your income will be the average of the five people you spend the most time with. Who are you spending your time with?
The average person is spending between forty and sixty hours per week at work, probably at a job they don't like, with other people that don't like their job either. They go to lunch with each other, and complain to one another about their boss, their pay, and their lack of vacation time. They look forward to the weekend, and then dread going back to work on Monday. Does this sound like you?
Now envision a small group of entrepreneurs inspiring and encouraging each other. Keeping each other in the right frame of mind, and focused. Pointing all of their mental energy toward reaching a common goal, and holding each other accountable. Now, there's no mystical force to learn how to tap into. The only thing to tap into is yourself, your dream, and a healthy dose of personal development. There's no Yoda, but John Maxwell, Jim Rohn, or Chris Widener are all just as readily available to provide direction and instruction.
The sooner you find those few dedicated business partners that want the same level of success you do, the sooner you can get your own mastermind alliance up and running. Think of it like this, wolves always run in a pack. Find pack mates that share your vision, create that momentum for your business, and soon you'll be howling at the moon for the success you achieve!
For more of the training you need to succeed with your home based business, visit http://www.networkersnest.com. Get a free copy of the Ebook, "Achieving Success With The You Inc. Business Model" when you sign up for the site. Go now!
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While you are working on developing your network marketing team, a group like this would be quite beneficial! The act of getting together with other networkers who share the same goals, work ethic, and desire to succeed is just what you may need to get your business vehicle driving down the right road. It is said that your income will be the average of the five people you spend the most time with. Who are you spending your time with?
The average person is spending between forty and sixty hours per week at work, probably at a job they don't like, with other people that don't like their job either. They go to lunch with each other, and complain to one another about their boss, their pay, and their lack of vacation time. They look forward to the weekend, and then dread going back to work on Monday. Does this sound like you?
Now envision a small group of entrepreneurs inspiring and encouraging each other. Keeping each other in the right frame of mind, and focused. Pointing all of their mental energy toward reaching a common goal, and holding each other accountable. Now, there's no mystical force to learn how to tap into. The only thing to tap into is yourself, your dream, and a healthy dose of personal development. There's no Yoda, but John Maxwell, Jim Rohn, or Chris Widener are all just as readily available to provide direction and instruction.
The sooner you find those few dedicated business partners that want the same level of success you do, the sooner you can get your own mastermind alliance up and running. Think of it like this, wolves always run in a pack. Find pack mates that share your vision, create that momentum for your business, and soon you'll be howling at the moon for the success you achieve!
For more of the training you need to succeed with your home based business, visit http://www.networkersnest.com. Get a free copy of the Ebook, "Achieving Success With The You Inc. Business Model" when you sign up for the site. Go now!
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Its Not What You Know, Its Who You Know
In business, you often hear the statement "It's Not What You know, It's Who You know!"
Napoleon Hill introduced the concept of a mastermind group in the early 1900's. In his timeless classic "Think and Grow Rich", he wrote the Mastermind Principle: "the coordination of knowledge and the effort of two or more people, who work toward a definite purpose, in the spirit of harmony." Hill also wrote, "No two minds come together without thereby creating a third, invisible intangible force, which may be likened to a third mind".
The powerful result of a mastermind group is that there is a synergy of energy and excitement that participants bring to the group therefore raising the bar by challenging and encouraging other members to create and implement their goals.
Being part of a mastermind group has proven to have many benefits to entrepreneurial success:
- Idea Sharing, Creativity and Brainstorming Information is one of the most powerful assets a person can posses and having the ability to leverage other people's information is exponentially better. Each group member will come with different experiences, perspectives and ideas that will most likely be your next big money making idea. The ability to brainstorm and be creative with a group of people all focused on helping you solve a problem is one of the biggest benefits you will experience from a mastermind group.
- Accountability and Responsibility Most goals are not achieved because (as business owners) we are not held accountable to anyone to achieve them. It is our business and we want to procrastinate or put task on the backburner because of other operational issues we deal with, which is our prerogative, right? The second biggest benefit of a mastermind group is that they hold you accountable to reach your goals and monitor your actions to ensure you are on the right path. They act as sounding boards, gatekeepers and test groups while asking you where you stand with your plan.
- Motivational Support Staying positive and motivated is a big challenge for some business owners especially after the excitement of starting a business has worn off and the business becomes work. Businesses have many different sides and not everything runs smoothly all the time. This can be very frustrating and cause many entrepreneurs to lose their motivation. By surrounding yourself with a mastermind group, you will receive positive encouragement no matter how you perform and the active discussions you will participate in will most likely inspire and stimulate you to move forward.
- Networking and Business Relationships A big part of being in a mastermind group is developing solid relationships with your group members. These relationships have been proven to last a lifetime and can be the catalyst for millions of dollars. You will form friendships and connections that will provide you more than just business benefits; they will provide you with a sense of belonging and being part of something special.
- Additional Resources In a year where time is money, having access to additional resources is critical to any business owner's success. By connecting with peers in your mastermind group, you will be provided with access to the resources that others in your group are using to achieve similar results. This will reduce the time required to find alternative solutions as well as the learning curve usually associated with implementing new solutions. Not to mention you will save time working within a group versus trying to figure something out on your own.
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Napoleon Hill introduced the concept of a mastermind group in the early 1900's. In his timeless classic "Think and Grow Rich", he wrote the Mastermind Principle: "the coordination of knowledge and the effort of two or more people, who work toward a definite purpose, in the spirit of harmony." Hill also wrote, "No two minds come together without thereby creating a third, invisible intangible force, which may be likened to a third mind".
The powerful result of a mastermind group is that there is a synergy of energy and excitement that participants bring to the group therefore raising the bar by challenging and encouraging other members to create and implement their goals.
Being part of a mastermind group has proven to have many benefits to entrepreneurial success:
- Idea Sharing, Creativity and Brainstorming Information is one of the most powerful assets a person can posses and having the ability to leverage other people's information is exponentially better. Each group member will come with different experiences, perspectives and ideas that will most likely be your next big money making idea. The ability to brainstorm and be creative with a group of people all focused on helping you solve a problem is one of the biggest benefits you will experience from a mastermind group.
- Accountability and Responsibility Most goals are not achieved because (as business owners) we are not held accountable to anyone to achieve them. It is our business and we want to procrastinate or put task on the backburner because of other operational issues we deal with, which is our prerogative, right? The second biggest benefit of a mastermind group is that they hold you accountable to reach your goals and monitor your actions to ensure you are on the right path. They act as sounding boards, gatekeepers and test groups while asking you where you stand with your plan.
- Motivational Support Staying positive and motivated is a big challenge for some business owners especially after the excitement of starting a business has worn off and the business becomes work. Businesses have many different sides and not everything runs smoothly all the time. This can be very frustrating and cause many entrepreneurs to lose their motivation. By surrounding yourself with a mastermind group, you will receive positive encouragement no matter how you perform and the active discussions you will participate in will most likely inspire and stimulate you to move forward.
- Networking and Business Relationships A big part of being in a mastermind group is developing solid relationships with your group members. These relationships have been proven to last a lifetime and can be the catalyst for millions of dollars. You will form friendships and connections that will provide you more than just business benefits; they will provide you with a sense of belonging and being part of something special.
- Additional Resources In a year where time is money, having access to additional resources is critical to any business owner's success. By connecting with peers in your mastermind group, you will be provided with access to the resources that others in your group are using to achieve similar results. This will reduce the time required to find alternative solutions as well as the learning curve usually associated with implementing new solutions. Not to mention you will save time working within a group versus trying to figure something out on your own.
Article Source: http://www.mycontentbuilder.com
Kellie D'Andrea is the creator of the BLAST system and publishes "The Marketing Edge" a FREE award winning ezine for small business owners who want to gain the competitive edge with strategic marketing and branding techniques that actually work. Find out the 23 Common Mistakes Most Entrepreneurs make with a FREE report offered at www.KellieDandrea.com .
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Tuesday, July 13, 2010
How to Develop a Mastermind
The idea of a mastermind alliance is based on the principle of leveraging. In essence it says that 2 minds are better than one. If you don't know how to do something there's a chance that a member of your alliance might. There is great strength in numbers as long you are directed toward a similar aim.
Before Your Form A Mastermind Alliance
Know where you're headed before beginning a journey. You want to join minds with like-minded people. How can you find a like-minded person if you won't know what your mind is like?
Adopt a definite major purpose. Know what God placed you here for. We each have a part to play. Figure out your role or else you won't know who to seek out. The birds of a feather saying holds true. You need an aim in mind in order to attract similar people.
Form A Mastermind With Knowledge
You can form a mastermind with prose. Fall in love with the library. Become a voracious reader. Use the internet. You have access to unlimited free resources. Tap into the minds of Einstein, Emerson, Buddha, Gandhi. Study leaders. Immerse yourself in their stories. By studying these people in depth you form a mastermind with them. You begin to adopt some of their characteristics.
Form An Alliance With Leaders Of Your Industry
Whoever leads your chosen field should be your friend. Pursue them. Be bold. Leaders appreciate boldness since it's a quality which successful people adopt.
To become the best learn from the best. Don't waste your time making unnecessary mistakes. Use the master's mind. The majority of mentors are more than willing to help you. Tap into their knowledge base.
Form A Mastermind With Friends Or Loved Ones
Just because your friend isn't a titan of industry doesn't mean they can't provide valuable support. Those closest to us know us the best. They can sense when we're heading in the wrong direction and they are the only ones who we trust to tell us that it's so.
Here's the caveat: their goals must be similar to yours. They must be a positive person. They should have drive. A well meaning but misinformed person will hurt your chances of becoming successful. They might tell you to take it easy when it's time to move into overdrive because they fear for your well-being.
You Can't Do It On Your Own
No matter how hard you try it's virtually impossible to become successful on your own. We're all in this together. Form a mastermind to multiply your mind power.
Ryan Biddulph is an entrepreneur and motivational author who inspires people to obliterate their limitations. Use the personal development program which transformed him from an unemployed secruity guard into an influential webpreneur Wealth Beyond Reason
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Before Your Form A Mastermind Alliance
Know where you're headed before beginning a journey. You want to join minds with like-minded people. How can you find a like-minded person if you won't know what your mind is like?
Adopt a definite major purpose. Know what God placed you here for. We each have a part to play. Figure out your role or else you won't know who to seek out. The birds of a feather saying holds true. You need an aim in mind in order to attract similar people.
Form A Mastermind With Knowledge
You can form a mastermind with prose. Fall in love with the library. Become a voracious reader. Use the internet. You have access to unlimited free resources. Tap into the minds of Einstein, Emerson, Buddha, Gandhi. Study leaders. Immerse yourself in their stories. By studying these people in depth you form a mastermind with them. You begin to adopt some of their characteristics.
Form An Alliance With Leaders Of Your Industry
Whoever leads your chosen field should be your friend. Pursue them. Be bold. Leaders appreciate boldness since it's a quality which successful people adopt.
To become the best learn from the best. Don't waste your time making unnecessary mistakes. Use the master's mind. The majority of mentors are more than willing to help you. Tap into their knowledge base.
Form A Mastermind With Friends Or Loved Ones
Just because your friend isn't a titan of industry doesn't mean they can't provide valuable support. Those closest to us know us the best. They can sense when we're heading in the wrong direction and they are the only ones who we trust to tell us that it's so.
Here's the caveat: their goals must be similar to yours. They must be a positive person. They should have drive. A well meaning but misinformed person will hurt your chances of becoming successful. They might tell you to take it easy when it's time to move into overdrive because they fear for your well-being.
You Can't Do It On Your Own
No matter how hard you try it's virtually impossible to become successful on your own. We're all in this together. Form a mastermind to multiply your mind power.
Ryan Biddulph is an entrepreneur and motivational author who inspires people to obliterate their limitations. Use the personal development program which transformed him from an unemployed secruity guard into an influential webpreneur Wealth Beyond Reason
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7 Steps on How to Start a Mastermind
You have heard it said, "Two are better than one," well when it comes to masterminding it turns out that 12 can be even better still.
The concept of the Mastermind Group originally came from Napoleon Hill and his book "Think and Grow Rich," first published back in 1937. The idea is simple yet powerful. The goal is to surround yourself with a group of people who share similar interests and desires. As you meet together you share ideas, hold one another accountable and use your collective brains to help one another out. The only problem with Mastermind Groups is that they can be hard to find. I mean when was the last time you dropped by a friends house only to find them immersed in their Mastermind Group. Chances are this has never happened. If you can't find one you can always go ahead and start one yourself. Here are a few tips to guide the process.
Find the people - You want the right people in your group. Mostly you are looking for individuals as committed to personal growth as you are If you are an entrepreneur then you may want to find other entrepreneurs or small business owners to team up with. A lot of associations will not allow more than one person per trade to join their group, but in masterminding this is not necessary. I have seen groups made up completely of individuals who are competing with each other for business. Start getting word out, you'll be surprised at how many of your friends or colleagues will be interested in the idea.
When, Where, and How often. - It's a good idea to commit to a time period like one year or 6 months. This gives people a starting and ending date. People are busy enough so don't have too many meetings. Once a month is fine. Try and schedule all of them when you first begin i.e. "We'll meet the last Thursday of every month."
Size - This one's up to you. Mastermind Groups can consist of two or even 20. However the bigger they are the harder they are to manage. I think an ideal size is 6-10 people but as I said it's really up to you.
Ask for a commitment - This is essential. If you don't ask for a minimum attendance commitment you will soon be having half the group show up at your meetings. Even the most driven and committed among us sometimes wane in their convictions. Make sure you all agree up front what you want to commit to.
Format - There is no standard here and the possibilities are only limited by your creativity. Some groups have every member chair at least one meeting taking the responsibility of setting the agenda as well. The agenda can include a short talk or discussion on a relevant topic (i.e. goal setting, or marketing strategies) a brainstorming session, or problem solving for one of the members. Usually there is also a time for each member to publicly commit to one action item between now and the next meeting as well as accountability regarding the commitments made since the last meeting.
Keep it fresh - Like anything, Mastermind Groups can fall into a rut from time to time. Keep your meetings alive by being creative. Have great food, change the theme, rotate locations, or invite a guest speaker to address the group. Again the sky is the limit; just don't deviate too far from the original purpose of the group.
Have Fun - There is no point in doing it if you can't have a lot of fun. During a dead month like December go and do something social together.
Mastermind groups can help accelerate your own personal growth and effectiveness if you find the right people to share the journey with. Good luck. Have fun and work hard.
James Robbins is creator of The Summit; the online goal setting game guaranteed to help you reach your peak potential. He delivers keynotes on personal excellence and leadership issues such as employee retention and creating engaging workplaces. To find out more go to www.ontothesummit.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=James_Robbins
The concept of the Mastermind Group originally came from Napoleon Hill and his book "Think and Grow Rich," first published back in 1937. The idea is simple yet powerful. The goal is to surround yourself with a group of people who share similar interests and desires. As you meet together you share ideas, hold one another accountable and use your collective brains to help one another out. The only problem with Mastermind Groups is that they can be hard to find. I mean when was the last time you dropped by a friends house only to find them immersed in their Mastermind Group. Chances are this has never happened. If you can't find one you can always go ahead and start one yourself. Here are a few tips to guide the process.
Find the people - You want the right people in your group. Mostly you are looking for individuals as committed to personal growth as you are If you are an entrepreneur then you may want to find other entrepreneurs or small business owners to team up with. A lot of associations will not allow more than one person per trade to join their group, but in masterminding this is not necessary. I have seen groups made up completely of individuals who are competing with each other for business. Start getting word out, you'll be surprised at how many of your friends or colleagues will be interested in the idea.
When, Where, and How often. - It's a good idea to commit to a time period like one year or 6 months. This gives people a starting and ending date. People are busy enough so don't have too many meetings. Once a month is fine. Try and schedule all of them when you first begin i.e. "We'll meet the last Thursday of every month."
Size - This one's up to you. Mastermind Groups can consist of two or even 20. However the bigger they are the harder they are to manage. I think an ideal size is 6-10 people but as I said it's really up to you.
Ask for a commitment - This is essential. If you don't ask for a minimum attendance commitment you will soon be having half the group show up at your meetings. Even the most driven and committed among us sometimes wane in their convictions. Make sure you all agree up front what you want to commit to.
Format - There is no standard here and the possibilities are only limited by your creativity. Some groups have every member chair at least one meeting taking the responsibility of setting the agenda as well. The agenda can include a short talk or discussion on a relevant topic (i.e. goal setting, or marketing strategies) a brainstorming session, or problem solving for one of the members. Usually there is also a time for each member to publicly commit to one action item between now and the next meeting as well as accountability regarding the commitments made since the last meeting.
Keep it fresh - Like anything, Mastermind Groups can fall into a rut from time to time. Keep your meetings alive by being creative. Have great food, change the theme, rotate locations, or invite a guest speaker to address the group. Again the sky is the limit; just don't deviate too far from the original purpose of the group.
Have Fun - There is no point in doing it if you can't have a lot of fun. During a dead month like December go and do something social together.
Mastermind groups can help accelerate your own personal growth and effectiveness if you find the right people to share the journey with. Good luck. Have fun and work hard.
James Robbins is creator of The Summit; the online goal setting game guaranteed to help you reach your peak potential. He delivers keynotes on personal excellence and leadership issues such as employee retention and creating engaging workplaces. To find out more go to www.ontothesummit.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=James_Robbins
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
The Six Words that Set Me up for Success
As many of you know by now, I am a strong believer in the power of words.
“Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.” – Frank Outlaw
This past year has been an incredible journey for me, both professionally and personally. Working with a powerful and successful business coach is essential when you are serious about growing your business. I’ve heard so many entrepreneurs saying: “I don’t have the time. I don’t have the money. I’ll wait until…….” and many more reasons as to ‘why not’. My take on this: The future is promised to no one!
What if you changed your thinking and took a ‘no excuses approach’ to growing your business – and changing your life? It all starts with the way you think and the words you use. Here are the words that supported my success this past year:
BELIEF
“To accomplish great things we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.” – Anatole France, 1844-1924
I am on an aggressive 5-year plan with my business. As I mentioned at the MMBW workshop, I have started my life over and I am no spring chicken right now. Time is of the essence for me. Once I did the research and identified Fabienne as THE business coach for me, I put together a plan – and held firmly to the belief of what was possible.
DECISION
“There is no more miserable human being than one in whom nothing is habitual but indecision.” – William James
Last year, at the MMBW, Fabienne presented the information about her master mind groups and distributed applications for membership. I had already made the decision, before even landing in L.A. last year, that I was going to get into her master mind group. If you haven’t read “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill – then get it and read it. It is essential for anyone in business. The power of the master mind has been known for generations – but, it is important that you get into the RIGHT master mind group for you. When I saw the price tag for the master mind membership, it would have been very easy for me to start with all the excuses – all the reasons why I couldn’t, or shouldn’t, participate right now. I chose to take a no-excuses approach! I’m in! The results speak for themselves!
FOCUS
“I never could have done without the habit of punctuality, order and diligence………The determination to concentrate myself on one subject at a time.” – Charles Dickens
I learned very quickly that, to achieve the results that I wanted, I must focus on my talents – my unique abilities. One of the first steps I took was to create a team around me – yes, I know what you’re thinking – “I’m barely making any money so how in the world can I afford to hire a team?” For me, I couldn’t afford NOT to hire a team. It was essential for me to focus on doing my talent and make the money I knew that I could make – and have a team working with me where each person is also focused on their talent. I needed that support in order to succeed. I know have a team of virtual assistants, a book-keeper, an accountant, a travel agent, a house-keeper, etc. etc. etc.
I focus. My time and energy is extremely focused; as a result, I’ve had a phenomenal year! Another book I highly recommend is “The Power of Focus” by Jack Canfield.
ACTION
“Don’t wait for a light to appear at the end of the tunnel, stride down there……and light the bloody thing yourself.” – Sara Henderson, b. 1936
I am big on action! While I have studied with some of the best of the best over these past 20+ years, it really comes down to taking action. As Fabienne said at our workshop, ‘he who implements fastest – wins.” And what I continually tell my own clients is that ‘it is not a matter of intellectually knowing – it’s a matter of personally applying the information that you have learned’.
I believe there is a great little book out called “Eat the Big Frog First.” – I love that title. The moral of the story is to look at all of the outstanding items you have on your To Do list, choose the Big Frog (the one that scares you the most, or overwhelms or intimidates you), and get to it. Get ‘er done! Then, the rest is easy-peasy. Try it and you’ll see! (and let me know how this works for you…..ok?)
COMMITMENT
“There’s a difference between interest and commitment. When you’re interested in doing something, you do it only when circumstance permit. When you’re committed to something, you accept no excuses, only results.” – Anon.
I could write a whole book on this one word alone. When I started my journey last year with this particular business coach and my master mind group, I made a commitment – not only to them, which is important – but to me, which is even MORE important! One of my coaching tips is to ‘keep the power of your word’. It’s bad enough when you don’t keep your word to someone else but what does that do for your own integrity. When I commit – I commit. Has it always been easy? NO! Has it been worth it? YES! The beauty of the whole process is that, with a master mind group, I had the full support of many amazing, intelligent, high-achieving women who were there for me, no matter what, no matter when. I had their word. We were all committed to our success plans. What about you? Do you give up when the going gets tough? What causes you to back up and continue to play small? If you’re in business for yourself, are you involved in a master mind group? No one can do it alone – and, why would you want to?
It’s all about the power of your word.
PERSISTENCE
“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” – Confucius
I absolutely love this quote and keep it close to my computer. As human beings, we have a habit of ‘comparing the inside of us to the outside of everyone else”. Stop and think about that for a minute. A few months ago, I wrote about the fact that each and every one of us goes out into the public wearing our masks – whichever mask is appropriate for the day and for the situation. We are so busy comparing ourselves to others that we lose sight of our own goals and objectives. I had a long conversation with one of my mentors a few years ago. I was commenting about how ‘lucky’ he was to have everything go his way, thus leading to massive success. He taught me a valuable lesson and it is reflected in the Confucius quote. He told me that it has nothing to do with luck but, rather, the fact that he just tries more things – some were a success – some failed. He doesn’t dwell on the failures. He celebrates, and builds on, the successes. That is what I do now.
There have been many times, over the past few years, when I have felt like giving up. My self-talk would be ‘it’s too hard – I can’t do this – I’m too old – it’s not fair, etc.” I have trained my mind, however, to shift my self-talk to be positive, uplifting and forward thinking. That is essential in order to persist and to reach our goals. Don’t give up – ever! I take it one day at a time.
CONCLUSION
As I reflect on the 6 words that set me up for success, there is one thing that comes to mind. It’s my tag line: “If it’s to be, it’s up to me!” Yes, I have some incredible business coaches and a supportive master mind group. But the bottom line is that I am responsible for my success and I am responsible for my happiness – for my life.
Author's Bio
Pat Mussieux has a message of hope and success. For more than 20 years, Pat has studied the internal driving forces that create happiness and success at all levels. She knows what drives women, what inspires them and what it really takes to transform them from the inside out. As a coach, international speaker, author and radio host, she teaches women mindset and marketing techniques to help them figure out what they want to be when they grow up, how to get out of their own way, how to attract more clients, make more money and have more freedom – so they can develop the confidence and courage to live their best life – at any age! Pat is the author of the “Building Confidence and Courage Home Study System” and the book: “Who Am I Now? Simple Steps to Inventing Your Future – After Divorce, Retirement, Death of a Spouse, Empty Nest, etc.”
P.S. Visit my website www.confidenceandcourage.com to get your free CD: “Finding the Confidence and Courage to Live Your Best Life – At Any Age!” and my F.R.E.E. weekly ezine.
http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/the-six-words-that-set-me-up-for-success
“Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.” – Frank Outlaw
This past year has been an incredible journey for me, both professionally and personally. Working with a powerful and successful business coach is essential when you are serious about growing your business. I’ve heard so many entrepreneurs saying: “I don’t have the time. I don’t have the money. I’ll wait until…….” and many more reasons as to ‘why not’. My take on this: The future is promised to no one!
What if you changed your thinking and took a ‘no excuses approach’ to growing your business – and changing your life? It all starts with the way you think and the words you use. Here are the words that supported my success this past year:
BELIEF
“To accomplish great things we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.” – Anatole France, 1844-1924
I am on an aggressive 5-year plan with my business. As I mentioned at the MMBW workshop, I have started my life over and I am no spring chicken right now. Time is of the essence for me. Once I did the research and identified Fabienne as THE business coach for me, I put together a plan – and held firmly to the belief of what was possible.
DECISION
“There is no more miserable human being than one in whom nothing is habitual but indecision.” – William James
Last year, at the MMBW, Fabienne presented the information about her master mind groups and distributed applications for membership. I had already made the decision, before even landing in L.A. last year, that I was going to get into her master mind group. If you haven’t read “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill – then get it and read it. It is essential for anyone in business. The power of the master mind has been known for generations – but, it is important that you get into the RIGHT master mind group for you. When I saw the price tag for the master mind membership, it would have been very easy for me to start with all the excuses – all the reasons why I couldn’t, or shouldn’t, participate right now. I chose to take a no-excuses approach! I’m in! The results speak for themselves!
FOCUS
“I never could have done without the habit of punctuality, order and diligence………The determination to concentrate myself on one subject at a time.” – Charles Dickens
I learned very quickly that, to achieve the results that I wanted, I must focus on my talents – my unique abilities. One of the first steps I took was to create a team around me – yes, I know what you’re thinking – “I’m barely making any money so how in the world can I afford to hire a team?” For me, I couldn’t afford NOT to hire a team. It was essential for me to focus on doing my talent and make the money I knew that I could make – and have a team working with me where each person is also focused on their talent. I needed that support in order to succeed. I know have a team of virtual assistants, a book-keeper, an accountant, a travel agent, a house-keeper, etc. etc. etc.
I focus. My time and energy is extremely focused; as a result, I’ve had a phenomenal year! Another book I highly recommend is “The Power of Focus” by Jack Canfield.
ACTION
“Don’t wait for a light to appear at the end of the tunnel, stride down there……and light the bloody thing yourself.” – Sara Henderson, b. 1936
I am big on action! While I have studied with some of the best of the best over these past 20+ years, it really comes down to taking action. As Fabienne said at our workshop, ‘he who implements fastest – wins.” And what I continually tell my own clients is that ‘it is not a matter of intellectually knowing – it’s a matter of personally applying the information that you have learned’.
I believe there is a great little book out called “Eat the Big Frog First.” – I love that title. The moral of the story is to look at all of the outstanding items you have on your To Do list, choose the Big Frog (the one that scares you the most, or overwhelms or intimidates you), and get to it. Get ‘er done! Then, the rest is easy-peasy. Try it and you’ll see! (and let me know how this works for you…..ok?)
COMMITMENT
“There’s a difference between interest and commitment. When you’re interested in doing something, you do it only when circumstance permit. When you’re committed to something, you accept no excuses, only results.” – Anon.
I could write a whole book on this one word alone. When I started my journey last year with this particular business coach and my master mind group, I made a commitment – not only to them, which is important – but to me, which is even MORE important! One of my coaching tips is to ‘keep the power of your word’. It’s bad enough when you don’t keep your word to someone else but what does that do for your own integrity. When I commit – I commit. Has it always been easy? NO! Has it been worth it? YES! The beauty of the whole process is that, with a master mind group, I had the full support of many amazing, intelligent, high-achieving women who were there for me, no matter what, no matter when. I had their word. We were all committed to our success plans. What about you? Do you give up when the going gets tough? What causes you to back up and continue to play small? If you’re in business for yourself, are you involved in a master mind group? No one can do it alone – and, why would you want to?
It’s all about the power of your word.
PERSISTENCE
“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” – Confucius
I absolutely love this quote and keep it close to my computer. As human beings, we have a habit of ‘comparing the inside of us to the outside of everyone else”. Stop and think about that for a minute. A few months ago, I wrote about the fact that each and every one of us goes out into the public wearing our masks – whichever mask is appropriate for the day and for the situation. We are so busy comparing ourselves to others that we lose sight of our own goals and objectives. I had a long conversation with one of my mentors a few years ago. I was commenting about how ‘lucky’ he was to have everything go his way, thus leading to massive success. He taught me a valuable lesson and it is reflected in the Confucius quote. He told me that it has nothing to do with luck but, rather, the fact that he just tries more things – some were a success – some failed. He doesn’t dwell on the failures. He celebrates, and builds on, the successes. That is what I do now.
There have been many times, over the past few years, when I have felt like giving up. My self-talk would be ‘it’s too hard – I can’t do this – I’m too old – it’s not fair, etc.” I have trained my mind, however, to shift my self-talk to be positive, uplifting and forward thinking. That is essential in order to persist and to reach our goals. Don’t give up – ever! I take it one day at a time.
CONCLUSION
As I reflect on the 6 words that set me up for success, there is one thing that comes to mind. It’s my tag line: “If it’s to be, it’s up to me!” Yes, I have some incredible business coaches and a supportive master mind group. But the bottom line is that I am responsible for my success and I am responsible for my happiness – for my life.
Author's Bio
Pat Mussieux has a message of hope and success. For more than 20 years, Pat has studied the internal driving forces that create happiness and success at all levels. She knows what drives women, what inspires them and what it really takes to transform them from the inside out. As a coach, international speaker, author and radio host, she teaches women mindset and marketing techniques to help them figure out what they want to be when they grow up, how to get out of their own way, how to attract more clients, make more money and have more freedom – so they can develop the confidence and courage to live their best life – at any age! Pat is the author of the “Building Confidence and Courage Home Study System” and the book: “Who Am I Now? Simple Steps to Inventing Your Future – After Divorce, Retirement, Death of a Spouse, Empty Nest, etc.”
P.S. Visit my website www.confidenceandcourage.com to get your free CD: “Finding the Confidence and Courage to Live Your Best Life – At Any Age!” and my F.R.E.E. weekly ezine.
http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/the-six-words-that-set-me-up-for-success
Having A Napoleon Hill Style Mastermind Group Is Essential For Success
Have you ever heard of having a mastermind group to help you in business? Let me tell you exactly what this is, and how it can help you achieve success. It is any group of people larger than 1 person that collaborate together to achieve a common goal. Having more than 1 person working on the same goal would almost always make that goal more attainable.
I want to tell you a little bit about my life and my business before and after I found my mastermind group. Before I realized I needed a mastermind group to actually achieve success, I truly thought that I could do everything on my own. I thought that everyone who wasn’t in my personal team had no potential to help me with my business. I only thought of myself and the money me and my team would make.
I made some money. I had some team member sign-ups. Some of my team had the same type of success. Most of our success faded away until I had no team left, because we didn’t work together the way we should have been.
Then I met the man that would start my first mastermind alliance with me. His vision and goals were so similar, he was truly my brother from another mother. I mean this guy would eat, sleep, and breathe our business. This was all he ever thought about, and I was on the same page. We desired success more than anything else. This mastermind was started shortly after I got done reading Napoleon Hill’s “Think and Grow Rich”.
We would talk quite often throughout the week about anything and everything. We would mastermind about business, personal development, life, and almost anything that affected our lives. We began to build a very strong personal relationship as well. The biggest reason we were able to accomplish more because of this mastermind group was because we promised each other we were going to get things done, and we did get things done.
We then started to encounter other people who were also like-minded and looking for a mastermind group. Thus our group grew some more. We now had 4 minds thinking about how to achieve mlm success rather than just 1 or 2 minds. Note that we weren’t even in the same business opportunity. Our weekly meetings became so packed with knowledge that we decided to open our meetings to the world through live webinars. We are now attracting some much greater minds than our own to our mastermind group because we’re working together to achieve these goals. This is the true power of a mastermind alliance.
In conclusion, the formation of my mastermind group was the best thing that happened for my life and my business. I went from struggling to make money consistently, to now making commissions almost every single day. I went from having to practically search for people to join me, and I now have people swarming towards me to learn from me and join my team. The best thing you could possibly do for your business if you haven’t already is to start attracting your mastermind alliance together.
Jordan Schultz has developed a mastermind group which has helped him achieve great success. Visit his blog to learn how to set up your own Napoleon Hill mastermind and a lot of alternative great network marketing success tips.
http://www.articleplugin.com/category/culturesociety/entrepreneurialism/
I want to tell you a little bit about my life and my business before and after I found my mastermind group. Before I realized I needed a mastermind group to actually achieve success, I truly thought that I could do everything on my own. I thought that everyone who wasn’t in my personal team had no potential to help me with my business. I only thought of myself and the money me and my team would make.
I made some money. I had some team member sign-ups. Some of my team had the same type of success. Most of our success faded away until I had no team left, because we didn’t work together the way we should have been.
Then I met the man that would start my first mastermind alliance with me. His vision and goals were so similar, he was truly my brother from another mother. I mean this guy would eat, sleep, and breathe our business. This was all he ever thought about, and I was on the same page. We desired success more than anything else. This mastermind was started shortly after I got done reading Napoleon Hill’s “Think and Grow Rich”.
We would talk quite often throughout the week about anything and everything. We would mastermind about business, personal development, life, and almost anything that affected our lives. We began to build a very strong personal relationship as well. The biggest reason we were able to accomplish more because of this mastermind group was because we promised each other we were going to get things done, and we did get things done.
We then started to encounter other people who were also like-minded and looking for a mastermind group. Thus our group grew some more. We now had 4 minds thinking about how to achieve mlm success rather than just 1 or 2 minds. Note that we weren’t even in the same business opportunity. Our weekly meetings became so packed with knowledge that we decided to open our meetings to the world through live webinars. We are now attracting some much greater minds than our own to our mastermind group because we’re working together to achieve these goals. This is the true power of a mastermind alliance.
In conclusion, the formation of my mastermind group was the best thing that happened for my life and my business. I went from struggling to make money consistently, to now making commissions almost every single day. I went from having to practically search for people to join me, and I now have people swarming towards me to learn from me and join my team. The best thing you could possibly do for your business if you haven’t already is to start attracting your mastermind alliance together.
Jordan Schultz has developed a mastermind group which has helped him achieve great success. Visit his blog to learn how to set up your own Napoleon Hill mastermind and a lot of alternative great network marketing success tips.
http://www.articleplugin.com/category/culturesociety/entrepreneurialism/
The Mastermind Group
I belong to an interesting little group of businesspeople. We call ourselves The Mastermind Group.
Paul Burri
As nearly as I can tell, we stole the idea from something suggested by Napoleon Hill in his book Think and Grow Rich, written in the 1900s. We may have somewhat mangled Hill’s original idea, but the concept is very simple and it comes from the idea that “two heads are better than one.”
Here’s how ours works. We are a group of five or six local businesspeople who meet for breakfast every two weeks to talk about almost anything but mainly business-related subjects. We never have an agenda, but we always find something of mutual interest to talk about. One week it might be about competition and how to deal with it. Another week, one of the members may be having an employee problem. Still another week, someone may be considering renting or buying a larger facility for his or her business.
The truth is that most small companies have similar problems, even though they might be in vastly different business fields. All businesses have problems relating to customers, employees, suppliers, money, credit, insurance, compliance with various regulations, taxes, insurance, real estate — the list seems endless.
It often turns out that a problem I may be having in my business today is similar to one that another member has had in the past and successfully solved. Or perhaps another member can learn from a mistake I made in the past.
Rarely does anyone go away from a Mastermind breakfast without having learned something useful for his or her business. Beyond the camaraderie of our breakfasts, we have developed a sort of “brotherhood” of businesspeople who we can call or e-mail for help and advice when we need it.
Lastly, and not to be dismissed lightly, is that the group helps dispel the feeling of being all alone in one’s business. This is a phenomenon not often discussed. Many small businesses are owned and operated by a sole owner/manager who often feels all alone with no one to talk to about the day-to-day problems that arise. Sure, he can talk to his wife when he gets home at night, but it’s just not the same as talking to another person facing the same daily issues.
Our little group is always looking for one or two fresh faces. Alternatively, I would be happy to explain how to start and nurture a new Mastermind Group to anyone interested. E-mail me at pburri@west.net.
— Paul Burri is an entrepreneur, inventor, columnist, engineer and iconoclast. He is not in the advertising business, but he is a small-business counselor with the Santa Barbara chapter of Counselors to America’s Small Business-SCORE. The opinions and comments in this column are his alone and do not represent the opinions or policies of any outside organization. He can be reached at pburri@west.net.
http://www.noozhawk.com/paul_burri/article/061310_paul_burri_the_mastermind_group/
Paul Burri
As nearly as I can tell, we stole the idea from something suggested by Napoleon Hill in his book Think and Grow Rich, written in the 1900s. We may have somewhat mangled Hill’s original idea, but the concept is very simple and it comes from the idea that “two heads are better than one.”
Here’s how ours works. We are a group of five or six local businesspeople who meet for breakfast every two weeks to talk about almost anything but mainly business-related subjects. We never have an agenda, but we always find something of mutual interest to talk about. One week it might be about competition and how to deal with it. Another week, one of the members may be having an employee problem. Still another week, someone may be considering renting or buying a larger facility for his or her business.
The truth is that most small companies have similar problems, even though they might be in vastly different business fields. All businesses have problems relating to customers, employees, suppliers, money, credit, insurance, compliance with various regulations, taxes, insurance, real estate — the list seems endless.
It often turns out that a problem I may be having in my business today is similar to one that another member has had in the past and successfully solved. Or perhaps another member can learn from a mistake I made in the past.
Rarely does anyone go away from a Mastermind breakfast without having learned something useful for his or her business. Beyond the camaraderie of our breakfasts, we have developed a sort of “brotherhood” of businesspeople who we can call or e-mail for help and advice when we need it.
Lastly, and not to be dismissed lightly, is that the group helps dispel the feeling of being all alone in one’s business. This is a phenomenon not often discussed. Many small businesses are owned and operated by a sole owner/manager who often feels all alone with no one to talk to about the day-to-day problems that arise. Sure, he can talk to his wife when he gets home at night, but it’s just not the same as talking to another person facing the same daily issues.
Our little group is always looking for one or two fresh faces. Alternatively, I would be happy to explain how to start and nurture a new Mastermind Group to anyone interested. E-mail me at pburri@west.net.
— Paul Burri is an entrepreneur, inventor, columnist, engineer and iconoclast. He is not in the advertising business, but he is a small-business counselor with the Santa Barbara chapter of Counselors to America’s Small Business-SCORE. The opinions and comments in this column are his alone and do not represent the opinions or policies of any outside organization. He can be reached at pburri@west.net.
http://www.noozhawk.com/paul_burri/article/061310_paul_burri_the_mastermind_group/
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