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Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Mastermind Group - So What is IT?
First let's talk about what a mastermind group is. When you look it up on the Internet which I am sure you have, you will undoubtedly get a definition that starts with the quote from the Napolean Hill book "Think and Grow Rich, " This has been sighted by many as the beginning of all the rage around mastermind groups in recent years.
He wrote about his experience of interviewing many successful people commissioned by Andrew Carnegie who requested his services and we know what Mr. around for centuries if we just recognize Carnegie accomplished.
I like to suggest that mastermind groups have been e the intent and formations. Another quote comes to mind "When two or three are gathered in my name, there I am with them." (Matthew 18:20)
I also imagine that peoples from time immemorial have been masterminding with each other. They sat together and played board games, had quilting circles, socialized at tea parties, joined cigar smoking clubs, hung out in men's groups, shared in women/sister circles, rejuvenated in sweat lodges, and more. All to support, council, guide and help each other. This is collaborative problem solving at its best.
So putting this all together simply, a master mind group is like-minded people working together for the success of each member.
Master mind groups have different focuses determined by the interest of the members; for example: first time business owners, women in small business, solopreneurs, boomer generation retired and more. The formations in 2010 can be very effective when done as a conference call. What type of group do you want to belong to?
Tendai Jordan the Boomin' Boomer, a business woman, and master mind group facilitator committed to the success of each member.
Mastermind: http://tonoaw.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Tendai_Jordan
He wrote about his experience of interviewing many successful people commissioned by Andrew Carnegie who requested his services and we know what Mr. around for centuries if we just recognize Carnegie accomplished.
I like to suggest that mastermind groups have been e the intent and formations. Another quote comes to mind "When two or three are gathered in my name, there I am with them." (Matthew 18:20)
I also imagine that peoples from time immemorial have been masterminding with each other. They sat together and played board games, had quilting circles, socialized at tea parties, joined cigar smoking clubs, hung out in men's groups, shared in women/sister circles, rejuvenated in sweat lodges, and more. All to support, council, guide and help each other. This is collaborative problem solving at its best.
So putting this all together simply, a master mind group is like-minded people working together for the success of each member.
Master mind groups have different focuses determined by the interest of the members; for example: first time business owners, women in small business, solopreneurs, boomer generation retired and more. The formations in 2010 can be very effective when done as a conference call. What type of group do you want to belong to?
Tendai Jordan the Boomin' Boomer, a business woman, and master mind group facilitator committed to the success of each member.
Mastermind: http://tonoaw.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Tendai_Jordan
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
What is a Mastermind and Why You Need to Be a Part of One
Having a mastermind group means that you surround yourself with people who have similar goals as yourself. You can have a mastermind group in real life and meet at cafes or at your houses. You can also have an online mastermind group where you talk online in forums, membership sites or with special designed software.
One of the secrets to getting the most out of a such a group is to have people with different way of thoughts, but with the same goals and dreams. For example, you need someone who is already where you want to be in the future and you need one who is where you where in the past.
When we talk about internet marketing, you could be the one who is on his way to getting a full-time income from the internet, while another person is already making a lot of money online and finally a third person who is just starting out with internet marketing.
If we take a look at an example that differs from internet marketing, we could look at a playgroup. Most often you'll see a few mothers with newborn babies and without older children and you'll see mothers who already have raised a few children.
The fun thing here is that these mothers are forming a mastermind group, without even knowing it. They each give away their knowledge and their experience to the "new" members of the group, while the new mothers are contributing to the group with new ideas and a new way of seeing things.
The above example isn't really that different from an internet marketing mastermind group. They're all passionate about what they do (taking care of their children or making a living online) and they are more than willing to spill out their experience, knowledge and ideas.
Mastermind groups are probably the best way to get your business to the next level. Learning from others is a great way to get to the next level, while passing your knowledge on to the "newbie" is the perfect way to develop yourself and your ideas.
If you aren't already in a mm group (off- or online), take the steps necessary to be a part of one.
If you want to learn more about mastermind groups, all you have to is to click here!
http://imelite-review.com/
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Isak_Ravn
http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-a-Mastermind-Group-and-Why-You-Need-to-Be-a-Part-of-One&id=4512690
One of the secrets to getting the most out of a such a group is to have people with different way of thoughts, but with the same goals and dreams. For example, you need someone who is already where you want to be in the future and you need one who is where you where in the past.
When we talk about internet marketing, you could be the one who is on his way to getting a full-time income from the internet, while another person is already making a lot of money online and finally a third person who is just starting out with internet marketing.
If we take a look at an example that differs from internet marketing, we could look at a playgroup. Most often you'll see a few mothers with newborn babies and without older children and you'll see mothers who already have raised a few children.
The fun thing here is that these mothers are forming a mastermind group, without even knowing it. They each give away their knowledge and their experience to the "new" members of the group, while the new mothers are contributing to the group with new ideas and a new way of seeing things.
The above example isn't really that different from an internet marketing mastermind group. They're all passionate about what they do (taking care of their children or making a living online) and they are more than willing to spill out their experience, knowledge and ideas.
Mastermind groups are probably the best way to get your business to the next level. Learning from others is a great way to get to the next level, while passing your knowledge on to the "newbie" is the perfect way to develop yourself and your ideas.
If you aren't already in a mm group (off- or online), take the steps necessary to be a part of one.
If you want to learn more about mastermind groups, all you have to is to click here!
http://imelite-review.com/
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Isak_Ravn
http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-a-Mastermind-Group-and-Why-You-Need-to-Be-a-Part-of-One&id=4512690
Friday, March 5, 2010
Confidence Through Mastermind Groups
Confidence in business is a necessary characteristic for success. But staying focused and ready for success is not always easy. Working with a mastermind group can be one of the most important business decisions a professional can make in a business career. These ideas give ways working a mastermind group can build confidence for business success.
1. Mastermind groups consist of a group of people with the same goals that come together to support each other to reach their individual goals. Finding a mastermind that works for you provides an effective ways for you to stay focused on your goals. If you have a problem setting goals the mastermind group can help.
2. Mastermind groups help you to maintain the self-discipline to get moving towards your purpose each day. Being in business often means feeling tired and burned out. If you feel like stopping in your business pursuits, your mastermind members are there to keep you on track and help you develop business routines for success.
3. Mastermind groups provide a place where you can be accountable to reach your goals. Because you check in on a regular basis with your group, you will soon begin to feel accountable to report on your goals to the group. You will enjoy having the other members recognize the efforts you made to reach your stated goals. This helps to build your self-esteem because you will be sharing your successes on a regular basis. They can also help you through the tough spots without being judgmental.
4. Mastermind groups hold you to the expectation of doing what you set out to do in business. They are supportive when you want to implement new ideas or try creative concepts. You have a sounding board of people who can let you know whether or not they feel your idea needs some tweaking or is fine as is. This lets you have more confidence to try something innovative before introducing it the world without this type of feedback.
5. Mastermind groups often share insider information that you wouldn’t be able to find in other settings. That is because the focus is usually very tight and the members are professionals in the same area. You can expect a level of confidentiality that is respected by each group member so you can speak freely bout your issues. Of course, be sure this idea of being confidential is a stated policy in your mastermind group before sharing too much.
6. Mastermind groups provide a mentoring atmosphere which means you are supported to understand the nuances of your profession that only come through a close mentoring relationship. Everything can’t be taught or passed along through books or even public training sessions. Some have to come through a mentoring situation and the mastermind can provide that setting in your industry.
7. Mastermind groups could help you to establish life long friendships and business partners that you wouldn’t find in other situations. Mastermind mind members get to know each other in a way the general population doesn’t. Members want to see each other succeed and often provide support and resources only with other mastermind members that could make the difference in building a business quickly an defectively.
Mastermind groups are one of the most important concepts for helping a professional grow a business and build personal self-esteem and confidence to succeed. When you know you are working with a select group of people who care about your success, hold you accountable and support you no matter what, you naturally grow in the confidence to reach you stated business goals.
http://consuelomeux.com/articles/?p=113&cpage=1#comment-22
1. Mastermind groups consist of a group of people with the same goals that come together to support each other to reach their individual goals. Finding a mastermind that works for you provides an effective ways for you to stay focused on your goals. If you have a problem setting goals the mastermind group can help.
2. Mastermind groups help you to maintain the self-discipline to get moving towards your purpose each day. Being in business often means feeling tired and burned out. If you feel like stopping in your business pursuits, your mastermind members are there to keep you on track and help you develop business routines for success.
3. Mastermind groups provide a place where you can be accountable to reach your goals. Because you check in on a regular basis with your group, you will soon begin to feel accountable to report on your goals to the group. You will enjoy having the other members recognize the efforts you made to reach your stated goals. This helps to build your self-esteem because you will be sharing your successes on a regular basis. They can also help you through the tough spots without being judgmental.
4. Mastermind groups hold you to the expectation of doing what you set out to do in business. They are supportive when you want to implement new ideas or try creative concepts. You have a sounding board of people who can let you know whether or not they feel your idea needs some tweaking or is fine as is. This lets you have more confidence to try something innovative before introducing it the world without this type of feedback.
5. Mastermind groups often share insider information that you wouldn’t be able to find in other settings. That is because the focus is usually very tight and the members are professionals in the same area. You can expect a level of confidentiality that is respected by each group member so you can speak freely bout your issues. Of course, be sure this idea of being confidential is a stated policy in your mastermind group before sharing too much.
6. Mastermind groups provide a mentoring atmosphere which means you are supported to understand the nuances of your profession that only come through a close mentoring relationship. Everything can’t be taught or passed along through books or even public training sessions. Some have to come through a mentoring situation and the mastermind can provide that setting in your industry.
7. Mastermind groups could help you to establish life long friendships and business partners that you wouldn’t find in other situations. Mastermind mind members get to know each other in a way the general population doesn’t. Members want to see each other succeed and often provide support and resources only with other mastermind members that could make the difference in building a business quickly an defectively.
Mastermind groups are one of the most important concepts for helping a professional grow a business and build personal self-esteem and confidence to succeed. When you know you are working with a select group of people who care about your success, hold you accountable and support you no matter what, you naturally grow in the confidence to reach you stated business goals.
http://consuelomeux.com/articles/?p=113&cpage=1#comment-22
Friday, February 19, 2010
There's Support in Numbers !
"There's Support in Numbers!"
I'm serious about my living my best life and I am serious about being successful in business. What about you? I am in Florida for a whole week of meetings with my business coach and master mind group. This has been a huge investment for me – and one of the best decisions I made in 2009!
"The Power of Great Dreams" –
We who are in this race for riches should be encouraged to know that this changed world in which we live is demanding new ideas, new ways of doing things, new leaders, new inventions, new methods of teaching, new methods of marketing……..new ideas for moving pictures. Back of all this demand for new and better things, there is one quality which one must possess to win, and that is definiteness of purpose, the knowledge of what one wants, and a burning desire to possess it."
My intention, over the next few years, is to make a ton of money – with money comes freedom and part of that freedom, for me, involves 'giving back" – wherever and whenever I can! That's my dream and that is my intention.
Having a dream, knowing your purpose and holding on to that burning desire to succeed are all important aspects 'of the journey'. The key to success, however, is gained through the master mind.
"No individual may have great power without availing himself of the Master Mind……no two minds ever come together without, thereby, creating a third, invisible, intangible force which may be likened to a third mind. The human mind is a form of energy, a part of it being spiritual in nature."
The one thing over which you have absolute control is your thoughts!
I have believed in the power of the master mind for years and years. It must be a properly chosen master mind group! My group, here in Florida, is made up of phenomenal business women from around the U.S. – an EFT practitioner, a wellness coach, a sales coach, a dental hygienist, an interior decorator/designer, a virtual assistant, a social media strategist, a videographer and so on.
We have worked hard, we have laughed hard, we have played hard – we have experienced tremendous success.
"The ladder of success is never crowded at the top."
When I was on my trip around the world, we visited the Maasai Mara tribe in Africa. It was so very interesting to chat with them about their lifestyle and their tribunal practices. Even they believe in the power of the master mind concept!
What are the benefits of belonging to a master mind group?
1. You are surrounded by people who know, like, trust and care about you and your success.
2. You have responsibility and accountability.
3. You have a plan and you work the plan. You tweak the plan and then you continue to work the plan some more.
4. There is tremendous cooperation, collaboration and sharing of intellectual property. Why re-invent the wheel?
5. We face fear – we celebrate success – we train our brains – we persist – we execute! We care.
"No individual has sufficient experience, education, native ability, and knowledge to insure the accumulation of success, without the cooperation of other people."
Have you had experience with a master mind group? If not, what are you waiting for? "No man is an island....".
Assignment
1. Do some research and learn everything you can about Master Mind groups.
2. Read "Think and Grow Rich."
3. Find a master mind group that is a perfect fit for you.
Do this and I will guarantee that you will take control of your life. When you try new things, you are developing the confidence and courage to move forward and invent the life you truly want to live.
Author's Bio
Pat Mussieux is an expert coach on mind-set and goal-setting techniques, helping female baby-boomers add more happiness to their daily lives. To get your free CD: "The 10 Steps2Happiness", visit http://www.steps2happiness.com
I'm serious about my living my best life and I am serious about being successful in business. What about you? I am in Florida for a whole week of meetings with my business coach and master mind group. This has been a huge investment for me – and one of the best decisions I made in 2009!
"The Power of Great Dreams" –
We who are in this race for riches should be encouraged to know that this changed world in which we live is demanding new ideas, new ways of doing things, new leaders, new inventions, new methods of teaching, new methods of marketing……..new ideas for moving pictures. Back of all this demand for new and better things, there is one quality which one must possess to win, and that is definiteness of purpose, the knowledge of what one wants, and a burning desire to possess it."
My intention, over the next few years, is to make a ton of money – with money comes freedom and part of that freedom, for me, involves 'giving back" – wherever and whenever I can! That's my dream and that is my intention.
Having a dream, knowing your purpose and holding on to that burning desire to succeed are all important aspects 'of the journey'. The key to success, however, is gained through the master mind.
"No individual may have great power without availing himself of the Master Mind……no two minds ever come together without, thereby, creating a third, invisible, intangible force which may be likened to a third mind. The human mind is a form of energy, a part of it being spiritual in nature."
The one thing over which you have absolute control is your thoughts!
I have believed in the power of the master mind for years and years. It must be a properly chosen master mind group! My group, here in Florida, is made up of phenomenal business women from around the U.S. – an EFT practitioner, a wellness coach, a sales coach, a dental hygienist, an interior decorator/designer, a virtual assistant, a social media strategist, a videographer and so on.
We have worked hard, we have laughed hard, we have played hard – we have experienced tremendous success.
"The ladder of success is never crowded at the top."
When I was on my trip around the world, we visited the Maasai Mara tribe in Africa. It was so very interesting to chat with them about their lifestyle and their tribunal practices. Even they believe in the power of the master mind concept!
What are the benefits of belonging to a master mind group?
1. You are surrounded by people who know, like, trust and care about you and your success.
2. You have responsibility and accountability.
3. You have a plan and you work the plan. You tweak the plan and then you continue to work the plan some more.
4. There is tremendous cooperation, collaboration and sharing of intellectual property. Why re-invent the wheel?
5. We face fear – we celebrate success – we train our brains – we persist – we execute! We care.
"No individual has sufficient experience, education, native ability, and knowledge to insure the accumulation of success, without the cooperation of other people."
Have you had experience with a master mind group? If not, what are you waiting for? "No man is an island....".
Assignment
1. Do some research and learn everything you can about Master Mind groups.
2. Read "Think and Grow Rich."
3. Find a master mind group that is a perfect fit for you.
Do this and I will guarantee that you will take control of your life. When you try new things, you are developing the confidence and courage to move forward and invent the life you truly want to live.
Author's Bio
Pat Mussieux is an expert coach on mind-set and goal-setting techniques, helping female baby-boomers add more happiness to their daily lives. To get your free CD: "The 10 Steps2Happiness", visit http://www.steps2happiness.com
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Mastermind Groups in the 21st Century
By admin on January 17, 2010
The mastermind principle, as originally conceived by Napoleon Hill, is about the power of a “third mind” made possible through regular collaboration.
That’s when a small group of co-equal colleagues and contemporaries share experiences and insights that create “Ah ha” moments for each of them.
In a real mastermind group there are no profesional organizers. There are no gurus acting as experts.
And nobody is paying anybody for advice, group management, or facilitation.
In a real mastermind group it’s just you with a few of your colleagues, other people you know, like, trust, and whose opinions you respect. Simply peers with no ax to grind and nothing to sell, with only your best interests at heart.
That’s right – no professional moderators and no organizers are required to have a successful sustainable group that meets regularly over the years.
Many of the old fashioned mastermind groups are the face-to-face variety, like the one that Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone made famous nearly a century ago.
Just think, if you could put together a group of peers, people from your industry, who are far outside of your (and their) traditional marketing areas – you could have all the benefits that come from sharing experiences with people who know what you want to know. People whose insights are directly relevant to you. And since you are not direct competitors there is never any fear of giving away your secrets.
Today, cheap long distance calls, instant online webinar services, and free Yahoo! groups can make your meetings much more effective than the old fashioned face-to-face variety. No time and money wasted getting to and from the meetings and the ability to connect with the other members of your group 24/7 – to deal with the speed of business today.
You can get together in person of course – that’s what your trade association meetings are for.
Using the simple techniques that I later complied into my mastermind group report I established and participated in several peer to peer mastermind groups.
I personally use a conference call service that allows each member of my group to call a central number and connect over a bridge line. Nothing special about that. Except with the service we use if one of us in not able to be there the call can be instantly recorded and available for the missing member – no extra charge and nothing to do but push the record button.
Recently one of the members was out of the country on vacation. He was able to log on to the call via the Internet and participate in the live simulcast of the meeting. No extra charge for this either.
And using our Yahoo! group we can post documents to be shared confidentially among the six of us. In addition we can create a calendar of upcoming meetings, keep track of who is in charge of the next meeting, post links to the resources to be discussed, an outline of our normal agenda and set reminders for one another some of he previously time consuming activities required to keep a mastermind group vibrant and productive.
A few years ago I suggested to several business owners from across North America, members of the same association, that they create a mastermind over the phone to continue a discussion we had together at their annual meeting.
That was a dozen years ago and they still get together twice a month to share strategies, offer insights from their experiences, and provide support to one another.
If it was possible at the time, Napoleon Hill would have created this type of mastermind group process.
Just imagine how much more Harvey Firestone, Thomas Edison, President Harding, and Henry Ford could have achieved if they had the tools available to you today?
Today I am making the same tips, tools and techniques available to you – so you can create your own board of advocates – your own strategic planning team.
When you purchase the mastermind group report you’ll receive priceless tips, tools, and strategies for creating and managing your own mastermind group. 21stCenturyMasterMindGroups.com
Wayne Messick WayneMessick.com
http://www.freeblogshare.com/general-information/mastermind-groups-in-the-21st-century.html
The mastermind principle, as originally conceived by Napoleon Hill, is about the power of a “third mind” made possible through regular collaboration.
That’s when a small group of co-equal colleagues and contemporaries share experiences and insights that create “Ah ha” moments for each of them.
In a real mastermind group there are no profesional organizers. There are no gurus acting as experts.
And nobody is paying anybody for advice, group management, or facilitation.
In a real mastermind group it’s just you with a few of your colleagues, other people you know, like, trust, and whose opinions you respect. Simply peers with no ax to grind and nothing to sell, with only your best interests at heart.
That’s right – no professional moderators and no organizers are required to have a successful sustainable group that meets regularly over the years.
Many of the old fashioned mastermind groups are the face-to-face variety, like the one that Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone made famous nearly a century ago.
Just think, if you could put together a group of peers, people from your industry, who are far outside of your (and their) traditional marketing areas – you could have all the benefits that come from sharing experiences with people who know what you want to know. People whose insights are directly relevant to you. And since you are not direct competitors there is never any fear of giving away your secrets.
Today, cheap long distance calls, instant online webinar services, and free Yahoo! groups can make your meetings much more effective than the old fashioned face-to-face variety. No time and money wasted getting to and from the meetings and the ability to connect with the other members of your group 24/7 – to deal with the speed of business today.
You can get together in person of course – that’s what your trade association meetings are for.
Using the simple techniques that I later complied into my mastermind group report I established and participated in several peer to peer mastermind groups.
I personally use a conference call service that allows each member of my group to call a central number and connect over a bridge line. Nothing special about that. Except with the service we use if one of us in not able to be there the call can be instantly recorded and available for the missing member – no extra charge and nothing to do but push the record button.
Recently one of the members was out of the country on vacation. He was able to log on to the call via the Internet and participate in the live simulcast of the meeting. No extra charge for this either.
And using our Yahoo! group we can post documents to be shared confidentially among the six of us. In addition we can create a calendar of upcoming meetings, keep track of who is in charge of the next meeting, post links to the resources to be discussed, an outline of our normal agenda and set reminders for one another some of he previously time consuming activities required to keep a mastermind group vibrant and productive.
A few years ago I suggested to several business owners from across North America, members of the same association, that they create a mastermind over the phone to continue a discussion we had together at their annual meeting.
That was a dozen years ago and they still get together twice a month to share strategies, offer insights from their experiences, and provide support to one another.
If it was possible at the time, Napoleon Hill would have created this type of mastermind group process.
Just imagine how much more Harvey Firestone, Thomas Edison, President Harding, and Henry Ford could have achieved if they had the tools available to you today?
Today I am making the same tips, tools and techniques available to you – so you can create your own board of advocates – your own strategic planning team.
When you purchase the mastermind group report you’ll receive priceless tips, tools, and strategies for creating and managing your own mastermind group. 21stCenturyMasterMindGroups.com
Wayne Messick WayneMessick.com
http://www.freeblogshare.com/general-information/mastermind-groups-in-the-21st-century.html
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Three Key Tips for a Successful Mastermind Group
" Health, happiness and success depend upon the fighting spirit of each person. The big thing is not what happens to us in life - but what we do about what happens to us ." George Allen
I am always looking for solutions. The concept of the mastermind group is vividly described by Napoleon Hill in "Think and Grow Rich". Consider the people in your life that are supportive of you. Identify the people willing to give you honest feedback and genuinely want the best for you. Who are the mentors, close friends or professional associates that you trust?
You might already have a support system, people you turn to for advice and to confide in. Do you have a network of people you speak with about aspects of your life? The mastermind group will give you accountability and support on the goal that you are working toward. Napoleon Hill defined the "Master Mind" as "coordination of knowledge and effort, in a spirit of harmony, between two or more people, for the attainment of a definite purpose".
Think about the direction you are heading toward, are your goals primarily personal or professional? This affects the type of people chosen to be in your group. The most successful people realize they do not have all of the answers and look to others for guidance and insight as they work toward specific goals.
The next aspect to consider is the purpose of the mastermind group. One type of mastermind group is solely designed to help you reach your goals. A second alternative is to have the people on the group working toward the same goal or project. The other option is to have a group of people that each have goals and they use the group for support in reaching their individual goals. Napoleon Hill states "No two minds ever come together without thereby creating a third, invisible intangible force, which may be likened to a third mind [the master mind]." The benefit of working toward goals, no matter which type of group you choose, is the insight and accountability you receive from the other members of the group.
Three key tips increase the success of the mastermind group include specific goals for each group member, trusting the group members and having ground rules.
1. Have a common goal and meaning for the group. The mastermind group's purpose is to advise as a way to help each group member reach peak potential. The bonus is getting a group of people with differing perspectives. Each member is a necessary part of the group offering insights that could help you reach your goals sooner than if you were just working on your own. Each person's unique experience and perspective will propel you toward attaining your goals at a faster pace than working toward your goal alone.
2. Trusting the other group members is necessary in a mastermind group. The group offers accountability and support. Harmony will develop as the group forms and each person is committed to work toward their goal as well as being a support for the other members of the mastermind group. Because each person is working toward their own goal as they support the other members of the group, this creates an incentive to be fully vested in the group. Creating a safe and healthy group dynamic is necessary for it to function effectively.
3. Developing ground rules that are agreed to by all group members clarifies expectations. Although many mastermind groups are lay-led without a facilitator, developing norms helps to build trust and commitment. Another option is having a leader who will facilitate the discussion and coordinate the group.
Mastermind groups can take many different forms. Some of these include King Arthur's Round Table and his advisers, a council, board of directors and support group meetings. As a result of Napoleon Hill, mastermind groups are becoming more mainstream.
You are more likely to reach your goals, and at a faster pace, being part of a mastermind group than you are alone. Take the time to determine your goals, choose like minded people you trust and that have a willingness to participate, then take the next step to developing the group. The payoff will be well worth the time and energy committed to this unique opportunity.
Activity: If were ready to join a mastermind group, what would your primary goal be? Personal or business? Think of people that you know that have been a support for you, whether family, teachers, friends or associates. Consider how these people supported you. A mastermind group can be as small as two people. When forming one it is best to have an even number of members for balance.
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I am always looking for solutions. The concept of the mastermind group is vividly described by Napoleon Hill in "Think and Grow Rich". Consider the people in your life that are supportive of you. Identify the people willing to give you honest feedback and genuinely want the best for you. Who are the mentors, close friends or professional associates that you trust?
You might already have a support system, people you turn to for advice and to confide in. Do you have a network of people you speak with about aspects of your life? The mastermind group will give you accountability and support on the goal that you are working toward. Napoleon Hill defined the "Master Mind" as "coordination of knowledge and effort, in a spirit of harmony, between two or more people, for the attainment of a definite purpose".
Think about the direction you are heading toward, are your goals primarily personal or professional? This affects the type of people chosen to be in your group. The most successful people realize they do not have all of the answers and look to others for guidance and insight as they work toward specific goals.
The next aspect to consider is the purpose of the mastermind group. One type of mastermind group is solely designed to help you reach your goals. A second alternative is to have the people on the group working toward the same goal or project. The other option is to have a group of people that each have goals and they use the group for support in reaching their individual goals. Napoleon Hill states "No two minds ever come together without thereby creating a third, invisible intangible force, which may be likened to a third mind [the master mind]." The benefit of working toward goals, no matter which type of group you choose, is the insight and accountability you receive from the other members of the group.
Three key tips increase the success of the mastermind group include specific goals for each group member, trusting the group members and having ground rules.
1. Have a common goal and meaning for the group. The mastermind group's purpose is to advise as a way to help each group member reach peak potential. The bonus is getting a group of people with differing perspectives. Each member is a necessary part of the group offering insights that could help you reach your goals sooner than if you were just working on your own. Each person's unique experience and perspective will propel you toward attaining your goals at a faster pace than working toward your goal alone.
2. Trusting the other group members is necessary in a mastermind group. The group offers accountability and support. Harmony will develop as the group forms and each person is committed to work toward their goal as well as being a support for the other members of the mastermind group. Because each person is working toward their own goal as they support the other members of the group, this creates an incentive to be fully vested in the group. Creating a safe and healthy group dynamic is necessary for it to function effectively.
3. Developing ground rules that are agreed to by all group members clarifies expectations. Although many mastermind groups are lay-led without a facilitator, developing norms helps to build trust and commitment. Another option is having a leader who will facilitate the discussion and coordinate the group.
Mastermind groups can take many different forms. Some of these include King Arthur's Round Table and his advisers, a council, board of directors and support group meetings. As a result of Napoleon Hill, mastermind groups are becoming more mainstream.
You are more likely to reach your goals, and at a faster pace, being part of a mastermind group than you are alone. Take the time to determine your goals, choose like minded people you trust and that have a willingness to participate, then take the next step to developing the group. The payoff will be well worth the time and energy committed to this unique opportunity.
Activity: If were ready to join a mastermind group, what would your primary goal be? Personal or business? Think of people that you know that have been a support for you, whether family, teachers, friends or associates. Consider how these people supported you. A mastermind group can be as small as two people. When forming one it is best to have an even number of members for balance.
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