Masterminding

What did Andrew Carnegie, Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, Benjamin Franklin, Charles Wrigley and Harvey Firestone all have in common years ago? And what do they have in common with today’s top successful business people? They were and are members of Mastermind groups. Napoleon Hill, author of Think and Grow Rich, wrote in 1937 about the importance of Mastermind groups in ensuring one’s success in business. He said “When two or more people coordinate in a spirit of harmony and work toward a definite objective or purpose, they place themselves in position, through the alliance, to absorb power directly from the great storehouse of Infinite Intelligence.”

In setting out to achieve New Year’s goals, I encourage my clients to enlist a Mastermind group as an accountability partner in achieving their goals. What if you met regularly with a trusted group of up to 6 people to discuss not only your goals, but also ideas, thoughts, information, and feedback regarding your business or career? Think how you could benefit by others’ knowledge, perspective and resources. Still, after over 70 years, Masterminding is a powerful way to do this.

For those of you already engaged in “masterminding”, kudos to you. You know the value of what I’m writing about today. For those of you interested in joining or starting a group, look around at the people you enjoy being around and are already learning from. Look inside, as well as outside, your industry and find those you want to know better and who are achieving things you want to achieve. Find out if your church or business associations have groups in action. Enlist the participation of others who want to grow, learn, and support others through a commitment to come together on a regular basis.

I’ve had the good fortune of being involved in three different Mastermind groups over the past 2 or 3 years. Each has had a different focus, comprised of different types of people with varied backgrounds and experiences. One met weekly, others bi-weekly; some in person at one location or homes, and the other is over the phone since we all reside in different states. The benefits to me are immeasurable – not only are they my friends, they are my confidants, trusted advisors, and partners that help me move safely along on my personal and business journey.

Simply stated, “two heads are always better than one”. Find or build a group to Mastermind with. It’s another incredible way to ensure your success.

I welcome your comments and success stories regarding Masterminding. I also invite you to to visit my website, www.LousbergUnlimited.com.