Starting a mastermind group can be very powerful
by Lanny Morton
Having a mastermind group creates an atmosphere of support and success that is hard to duplicate. These people become a great support system. It's like having your own personal board of directors dedicated to your success.
An ideal number of people to start a mastermind group is 10-12. Invariably, a few flake out and don't commit the time and usually its because they don't want to get out of their comfort zone. Also, over time, people move or leave town.
Consistency is key when selecting a date and time of the week to hold your group meetings. People tend to follow a routine, so having it at the same time and place helps with regular attendance.
The ideal place to hold a mastermind group is free of distractions. Attempt to avoid crying babies, phones ringing and other background noise so the group can focus on the meeting. Library conference rooms are really good.
The first meeting should give an overview of what the process is all about. Your mastermind group should have rules to be followed, such as, no cell phones, must be on time and must show up.
A great way to teach basic success principals is to study Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. Hill's classic book teaches many valuable lessons such as desire, faith, auto suggestion and many more. This timeless classic will get the group fired up and ready to rock.
The optimal length of time for a mastermind group is 60 to 90 minutes. Diverse opinions add the overall value of the group, do not let a single individual do most of the talking.
People should be focusing on how they can give to the other members of the mastermind group. If everyone is in a givers mentality, each person will have 10-12 people giving to them on a weekly basis. It is extremely powerful.
Lanny Morton has been taught by Bob Proctor to operate Mastermind Groups. He has been seen in entrepreuner magazines, television and print. Join for free to start a Mastermind Group in your city. Click here for other unique 'mastermind group' articles.
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