Affirmagy Blog

Over the weekend I flew down to Newport Beach with 400 other people to attend Mark Victor Hansen’s Mega Inner Circle Visionary Leadership Summit. (Mark is big into creating ‘Mega’ events. This is my second. And trust me, they are mega. If you have a chance to go, do it. The pure hit of energy is worth it)

Reflecting on the experience, I realize how valuable it is to have an ‘inner circle’ - a group of people who have your highest and best in mind. Sometimes called a Mastermind Group, creating a circle of people that support one another is vital to success. None of us get to the top of the mountain alone. Why would we when it is so much sweeter up there being surrounded by friends?

Over the years I have been in several mastermind groups and always found value of some sort. Are you in a mastermind group? If not, consider building one.

Things to consider
1. Determine the size of group, and carefully select members

2. Decide frequency of meeting and agenda for each meeting. One group I was in had a very formal agenda for each meeting, with a specific topic for discussion. Another was less structured, yet focused.

3. Be clear about expectations for attendance and behavior.
Success comes from 100% participation. Without a rigorous commitment, the group will lose its power and sense of importance.

4. Always strive to be of service to others.
Focusing on others first is the surest way to get the most out of your group.

5. Forget everything I just said, and build your inner circle organically. While I believe in the power of having a group that meets monthly or so, and that is committed to one another, I also believe in the power of one on one relationships and selecting your team over time. Honestly, either approach works.
Perhaps you decide to have both. The bottom line is understanding the power of surrounding yourself with people up to big things, and seeking to give to others. This is a secret to success.

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