"Great power can be accumulated through no other principle than that of the master mind." Napoleon Hill
In
1987, I joined my first master mind group. If you are not familiar
with the term "master mind," it is a group of like-minded individuals
who come together in a spirit of encouragement and support
Growandimprove.com defines the Mastermind as "a small group that you
meet with for the purpose of reinforcing growth and success while
offering support to one another; a group that has been identified and
set aside to concentrate specifically on growth and manifesting success
in the following areas; finances, spirituality, relationships, and or
health. Mastermind groups achieve success by visualizing goals,
creating intentions, setting achievable goals, and sharing resources.
History has revealed that many successful inventors, scientists, and
businessmen/women were members of a mastermind group
In my original group, I was introduced to powerful books and concepts that still impact my life today including: Think and Grow Rich, The Magic of Thinking Big, and How to Win Friends and Influence People.
My mind was stretched, never to revert to its original dimensions.
Since then I have been involved in a number of groups. Currently I
participate in three different groups. One that meets in person for 1
1/2 hours every week; one that meets over the phone every other week;
and a third that meets in person once a month for an entire day. Each
group is completely different, and my goals are different for each of
them as well
A mastermind can be managed in a variety of way -
whatever works best for the group is appropriate. It is important to
have some kind of structure. Without structure, a mastermind can become
more of a "coffee clutch" or social event. The point of meeting with
your mastermind group is to set up and accomplish specific goals in the
group. It should be a safe, encouraging environment where people are
free to give and receive feedback. If someone is easily offended with
honest critique, they are probably not a good fit. The goal of the
group is honesty with encouragement. Members need to know that what
they share during a session will stay in the group. Members should also
feel that they feedback they get is from the heart and given in their
best interest. Of course, the person receiving the advice can also
choose whether or not he or she wants to use it. Look at your group as a
forum to brainstorm ideas as well as a way to encourage action
To
form a master mind group, chose members who are at different levels in
their expertise and career. If you're the smartest or the wealthiest
person in the group, it's probably not the right group for you, unless
you are there to take on a mentoring role. Look for people who have
achieved the level of success you want
This helps you learn from the
experience (and mistakes) of others, helping you progress at a more
rapid rate
How do you join an already established master mind
group? Ask. Some groups have been around awhile and because of the
relationships built are not open to accepting new members. Don't take
it personally; you'll want that same type of commitment in your group.
If you can't find one that's already launched, find a few people that
have similar goals and set a time to meet consistently. Make sure it is
set up so that everyone gets what they need out of the group
You
can literally feel it when the minds of the people in your group
synchronize and become a "master mind." You'll find that when you
associate with people that encourage you to "go for it" when it comes to
your dreams and goals, that you'll reach the pinnacle of your
professional pursuits faster than you ever thought possible
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This is the ninth of a series based on the successful principles of Napoleon Hill in Think and Grow Rich
Lisa Ryan is the Founder of Grategy. She is an employee
engagement and business keynote speaker, gratitude expert, and author of
6 books including "The Upside of Down Times: Discovering the Power of
Gratitude." She co-stars in two documentaries: "The Keeper of the Keys"
with Jack Canfield and "The Gratitude Experiment."
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