November 14, 2008
The Power of the Mastermind
Do you ever get discouraged with your business or job? Do you ever feel like you’re the only fighting an uphill battle? Do you wonder what other businesses are doing to be successful? How do other business owners overcome the challenges they face on a daily/weekly/monthly basis?
Well, these are all GREAT questions and I’m sure you’re not the only one that’s ever asked them. In fact, I’d be willing to be there are a LOT of other business owners asking the very same questions. I know I sure do!
So, where do you find the answers to these questions? Where do you find the support you need to truly take your business to the next level and beyond?
I can tell you it sure isn’t staying right where you are or associating with the people you normally hang out with on the weekends. Well, maybe it is, but chances are you’re not always around like-minded people that are thinkers, doers, and go-getters.
However, it’s EXTREMELY important that you surround yourself, even if it’s only on occassion, with people that are thinkers and doers. People that you can bounce ideas off of, get support from through the challenging times, or just feel like you’re not alone in this scary world of ‘business’.
I raise these questions to you because I spent all of this morning and most of this afternoon in what’s called a Mastermind meeting.
What’s a ‘Mastermind’ you ask? Well, it can be many things really, but in this case it’s a group of local business owners here in the Charlotte area that get together at least once a month to talk business ideas and strategies. We all come from different industries and businesses which makes for a VERY interesting time, especially when it comes to discussing the challenges and issues we face.
However, it’s a good interesting because I LOVE hearing suggestions or commentary from people outside my business. It gives me a different perspective and way to look at the problems and challenges I face every day.
Another benefit is that I get to associate myself with other successful people that are trying to push and stretch their way to new growth, just like I am. Napoleon Hill said,
“Men take on the nature and habits and power of thought of those with whom they associate most closely…”
Well, let me say this. If I can take on the collective nature, habits, and power of though of the guys I get to mastermind with, I’m excited about the fantastic things I’ll be able to accomplish in my business.
So, let me ask you this? Who are you associating with? Who are you ‘masterminding’ with? Are they the kind of people that can help you achieve your personal and professional objectives? Will they provide you with a solid sounding board upon which to grow and stretch your capacities?
I challenge you to seek out your own mastermind group so that you too can benefit from the power of the collective wisdom!
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