Sharing Education and Motivation to Develop Your Business and Your Life
You wake up in the morning, and your purse is magically filled with twenty-four hours of unmanufactured tissue of the universe of your life! It is yours. It is the most precious of possessions. No one can take it from you. And no one receives either more or less than you receive.
~Dr. Thomas Arnold Bennett~
As entrepreneurs we have all felt alone and adrift in our endeavors on occasion. 
It sometimes feels like being in a sailboat, lost in a vast ocean without navigation or trade winds to aid your progress.
Continue on without a set course and without a force to move you forward at a steady pace and you may run short on resources.
Waste time and resources going in the wrong direction, or not moving in any direction at all, and you could find yourself in a poor position indeed.
So what would help in this situation?
The stars? A sextant and compass? A set of charts? A GPS navigation system!
How about some wind at your back? Once you know what direction you want to go in, wouldn’t it be great to have a tail wind?
Knowing what to do and then not doing it will get the same result as not knowing what to do.
It takes action.
It takes continuous effort to stay on track moving forward in a deliberate course of action with focus and motivation.
So, how do I find this wind at my back? All this focus and motivation?
There are many books and programs to help with motivation, direction and focus. Some of these contain some fabulous ideas on how to “stay on track”.
It is a good idea to always be the student, never stop learning wherever you can gain knowledge. Experience and knowledge beget wisdom. Isn’t that what we all strive for, wisdom?
It is often difficult to know what to study without some input from others.
It is a challenge to stay motivated and on track without the support of others.
It takes TEAMWORK !
Progress in any project or business is difficult without a team, even the most talented of individuals has a team behind them to make their success possible.
So let’s discuss what you might need from your team.
If you are already established and are looking for contacts and new business strategies, even new opportunities, or maybe you want to help others with your experience and expertise then a broad spectrum group would be best.
If you are a networker looking for ideas and tools to develop business and marketing strategies, improve your blog or website, increase leads and develop your networks, a more focused group would be a tremendous benefit.
If you are rather new to the world of entrepreneurship and need the basics then a group covering the fundamentals is going to work best.
What does a team look like?
To keep you challenged and provide an environment where you can continue to grow and develop is the main objective of a Mastermind To Prosperity Group.
We are all at different stages in our lives and with our growth. At Mastermind To Prosperity you will be interviewed by a professional facilitator and placed in a group based on your needs and goals.
Many factors go into the placement of each member into a group. It is the first priority of Mastermind To Prosperity to create the best possible group for each member. This ensures the greatest potential of each group.
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*If you have questions or would like to schedule an interview please e-mail me at David@learn2prospernow.com and you will be contacted ASAP!
I was listening to U2 this morning and it occurred to me that Bono would not be Bono without the rest of the band.
Sure, he is the front man, the focus of attention, but without the rest of the band, he is just a singer.
What makes U2 great is the collaboration of all the members of the band working together in harmony.
This is great example of teamwork. They have a plan, they support each other, they work together to create the results that we have come to admire and enjoy today.
No one person does it on their own without help. Every major personality, regardless of the business they are in has help from a team to get them to the top.
Examples such as Bono, he has a band behind him. Tiger Woods has a coach, a caddy, a manager, even a publicist.
Every politician has a manager and a staff. Every CEO has a group of VPs and managers to help achieve the goals the CEO and the company have set.
Every entrepreneur needs a team as well. Nobody does it alone.
Everyone Needs a Supporting Cast!
So this brings up the question: Do you have a team? Who is on your team?
Many people in business today lack the support they need to really get things done quickly and efficiently.
Now many might say “I don’t have the budget for a team”. If you are just starting your business this is most likely true. However, there are many ways to build a team.
There are resources available to the new business as well as one already established that you may have not yet considered.
Being part of a mastermind group gives you the advantage that most do not take time to develop. Having access to a small group dedicated to helping you achieve your goals outside of your management team can be an infinitely better source than any other group you can be a part of by far.
Surround yourself with the highest quality people you can find.
Whether part of your paid staff and management team or part of your network of business friends and contacts, always seek out the best people you can find. This habit will serve you well as you move forward and ensure the best results for you and your business.
Select your team members wisely and if you have a member not producing the results you require then move on to someone else sooner rather than later.
In today’s environment you cannot be complacent or stick with a poor performer because that person is a “friend”. You can always socialize with such a person, but there is no room on the team for poor results.
So create a team of high quality performers interested in the success of the project at hand.
A few people working together can achieve what one individual can only dream of.
It takes work to form a team and keep it working together, ask any NFL head coach, but when the team works well together you can win your own Super Bowl!
It has been a pet peeve of mine for some time that so many misuse the term mastermind. Whether this is from their ignorance or just flat out “Hype” to get your attention it is still wrong!
So I want to set the record straight for those of you who care about accuracy and truth…..
A Mastermind Group is as an intimate group of people brought together by the desire to help one another achieve their goals and aspirations!
That’s It! Nothing more and nothing less. A small group of 4-7 people, ideally 6, with the intention of creating something greater than the individuals combined.
The collective mind has a power all it’s own and will not work at it’s best in large groups. You can have some progress, sure, but an intimate group helping each other with issues brought forward to the group by the members has a power you cannot understand until you have experienced it first hand.
I recommend this process highly to anyone wishing to take their business to the “next level”. The mastermind group collective IS the next level!
Now there are many ways to get involved in a mastermind group. Several opportunities are within your reach I am sure. However, it is a benefit to have a facilitator with experience in mastermind groups and running meetings in an effective and efficient manner on your side. Having a structure to follow, rules for conduct and a set schedule already in place takes the burden off you and the other members so that everyone can focus on the objectives of the group.
It can be helpful at times to have a theme for your group such as Real Estate Investment or Non- Profit Organizations or Social Media Marketing. Some work better in groups that are made up of members from different industries. This can be a powerful model, connecting those who might not otherwise find each other and share ideas. Either model can work effectively, there is no “right or wrong”, no “best way”, the key is to have experienced professionals help you get connected with the people you seek to work with.
One such group is Mastermind to Prosperity. Mastermind to Prosperity is a network of professional facilitators dedicated to helping you form a group of desirable members, establish meeting protocols, schedule events and run meetings in a virtual meeting room. This takes the burden off the participants so that they may focus on their goals as well as save time and effort getting things coordinated.
If you are interested in learning more about mastermind groups and how they work or if you would like to get involved with Mastermind to Prosperity please feel free to contact me at david@Learn2ProsperNow.com or call me at (623)975-3426. I will be happy to help you in any way I can.
LEARNING EVERYDAY!
There are many types of Masterminds.
EVIL MASTERMINDS FICTIONAL and REAL
There are evil masterminds including fictional characters such as Dr.
No and Goldfinger, from the Bond Series. There are real people
creating true evil and unleashing it on the world…individuals such as
Osama bin Laden and Kahlid Sheik Mohamed.
GREAT MASTERMINDS
Then We have great thinkers like Leonardo DaVinci, Ben
Franklin, Thomas Edison, Albert Einstien and Bill Gates who have
created wonderful things that have helped mankind.
MASTERMINDING GROUPS
There are also Mastermind Groups. Consider for example Andew Carnegie,
the Rockefellers, and the Vanderbilts. These were the founders of a
concept to gather together in a formal setting to share their
ideas, ask questions and learn from each other. Alliances were formed,
business partnerships and joint ventures were created, and their
abilities to grow and prosper, both financially and personally, were
deeply enhanced.
MASTERMINDING HAS BEEN AROUND FOREVER IN ONE FORM OR ANOTHER
This concept was not new to our innovative ancestors. Royalty and the
elite have been doing this for centuries and the world has been
influenced greatly by these connections. But our Innovative Fathers
did create a formal tradition out of it.
MASTERMINDING TODAY
The formal structure of a Mastermind Group is relatively new and with
the age of information upon us, it is no longer a benefit enjoyed
solely by the rich. Everyday people are becoming familiar with the
concept and utilizing it to create an ability to connect that was once
only available to the upper echelons of society.
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE BENEFITS OF MASTERMINDING?
AN ABILITY TO CONNECT WITH HIGHLY INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE
Through Mastermind Groups one can gain the ability to reach CEO’s,
Chairman of the Boards, and other highly educated people. This makes
it possible for anyone wishing to grow, learn and develop the chance
to get connected with truly powerful individuals.
AN ABILITY TO HARNESS THE COLLECTIVE POWER OF A GROUP
By forming groups of like-minded people, it is now easier than ever to
increase one’s knowledge and connections in any area they choose.
Having formal meetings creates a vehicle to take individuals to a
higher level personally and professionally, through connecting and
sharing ideas. It helps people achieve individual goals and create an
atmosphere where new ideas are born, nurtured and developed into
successful entities. Concepts emerge from the collective that might
not otherwise be conceived.
ACCESS TO AND CREATION OF A SAFE HAVEN
The group has its own identity and personality that each individual
contributes to and benefits from. A Mastermind group becomes a safe
haven for developing ideas and sharing thoughts. Opportunities give
rise to the creation of business connections, joint ventures,
partnerships and alliances that benefit the members. By opening myself
up to participate in a Mastermind Group myself, I have met other
people I might not otherwise have had access to, and made friends and
acquaintances that I never thought possible or even dreamed about. The
power of the Mastermind Group is exponential and immeasurable.
SO NOW WHAT??
If you are not in one already, or have not considered being in a
Mastermind Group I suggest you look into the possibilities. Seek out
an existing group or form your own and get started on a new path to
prosperity and growth that can take you to levels you never thought
possible.
STAY TUNED
In my next post, I will discuss several different types of masterminds
and ways you can start and structure your own.
If you can’t wait for my next post and you just have to know more
right away, or you would like to join a mastermind group, you may
contact me at david@achanceforsharing.com Have a SUPER day!
Today I would like to share with you a few facts about giving.
Jim Rohn said “Giving starts the receiving process”.
Many think that means you give to get back, creating indebtedness by the person receiving to be sure to get back something. This is not the case.
Giving actually creates an environment of abundance and redirects your energy and focus.
Giving to others is the greatest gift you can give yourself.
The act of giving will increase your health, adding years to your life.
It has also been proven that giving increases your level of endorphins in your body creating an actual “high”. This increase in endorphins develops your immune system, improves your emotional health making you stronger, more energetic, and may also reduce aches and pains.
Helping others is better than exercising four times a week!
Becoming a giver at an early age will bring positive effects throughout your entire life. Giving can help with chronic illnesses such as HIV, MS and heart problems. The single greatest act to extend life in your later years, giving!
What you get makes you a living, what you give makes you a life!
The dew is heavy in the morning, there is a nip in the air.
Jackets are a good idea if you are going to be out after dark. The sun is in your eyes during your commute now and the days are getting shorter.
Soon, many will be freezing while watching the kids’ football games. Daylight savings time is about to end and Halloween is just around the corner.
With the onset of autumn we are all preparing for the change of weather.
Mother nature has a built in clock, a timing all her own. This energy affects all of us.
The fall colors will soon be announcing the arrival of cold weather. Most of the country is taking care of details needing to be addressed before winter sets in like clearing off the deck furniture, raking leaves, and installing the storm windows.
Here in the desert, areas like Phoenix, Palm Springs, and Las Vegas, we have different signs of Autumn.
The grass is being cut and reseeded for the winter season. Soon the annuals will be planted for the second time this year and the fields tilled for fall crops.
The nights are beautiful and the days are now enjoyable. The activity level outside is on the rise and soon everyone will revel in the great weather again. It’s a desert thing.
It’s like spring!
No matter where you live, embrace the seasons, enjoy the change.
Success is knowing when to enjoy the moment!
Think of what Autumn means to you. What moments will you be embracing this season?
In today’s economy you need obtain every advantage you can. We are all taught to pay attention to the details. It’s the little things in life that make the difference. Well I have a story to help illustrate this point from a business perspective.
I am an electrician with a small business in the Sun Cities area of Phoenix. As many of you know Phoenix was hit especially hard by the housing market collapse. Competition has changed and the entire Trades industry has gone through a dramatic shift.
Now I have always focused on the small jobs folks just aren’t capable of doing themselves. It’s a retirement community and word of mouth will make or break your business if you cater to this market. When I first started working in the area 15 years ago I was determined to build a good reputation.
Well here is my story:
The other day I was working for a client on a repair of a dryer outlet. The original connection had been wired up around the back door and kept in place with nails and an electrical box attached to the wall. Not cool. The house is being sold so it needed to be brought within code and my job was to fish the wires through the wall and install the outlet in the wall. As I did this I was able to reuse the receptacle and could have used the old wall plate as well. However, I chose to use a shiny new chrome wall plate that cost me $2.
The next morning I met the homeowner at the house to get paid. He was very excited with the shiny new wall plate and told me what a wonderful job I had done. Now I do a professional job and have a few tricks to make it nice and clean but his reaction was truly based on emotion. Emotion triggered by the shiny new wall plate! He then asked me to do another repair he needed to have done. This job had been up for bid and he decided because of my wonderful work he wanted me to do the job. This job was for $1000!
So here is the lesson:
Do that little “extra” thing when you think of it. You never know when or where that extra little touch will make the difference. In fact it can be the accumulation of such small things that actually gets you noticed. If you make it a habit to Go the Extra Mile, you will be the one they remember and get the attention you are striving for and the greater the chances you will achieve your goal.
This habit can be taken into any arena, personal development, marketing, primary and affiliate businesses and mlm’s, trades, professionals, and so on. The trick is to always do that extra little thing that only you think of that will make the experience unique or special. You might have to make an investment, like the wall plate, or you might just have an idea that you can implement or share.
Details make it special or different in a way that shows you are doing the little extras worthy of attention. This will trigger the subconscious mind of your client that you get things done and done right. Isn’t that the true objective, to gain the trust of your client? Now go out there and do those little extras and CASH IN! Cha Ching!
Recently I had lunch with a good friend of mine Joseph Turbin of http://Joseph-Turbin.com . Joseph and I are both pilots and in addition to talking about our blogs and MLSP we covered personal interests including flying. It was a very enjoyable lunch. On my way home I realized one of my flying stories had a wonderful lesson hidden inside.
So, here it is for you to enjoy.
When I was first learning to fly, part of the licensing process included a “check ride” similar to a driving test. You have an oral exam with the FAA examiner. You then go fly the plane and demonstrate your proficiency in several maneuvers and emergency situations as directed by the examiner. This is a very difficult test and many would be pilots have to study and practice for many months or even years to get their license. In fact you need a minimum of forty hours of flight instruction just to qualify to take the test.
The exam was scheduled for the day before I was leaving for a summer in Alaska.
I took the oral exam and we took off for the check ride. I was put through the paces including the situational awareness test which in this case had me blindfolded and then spun around until we were in a dive pointing straight at the ground! I was able to react appropriately and save the plane, whew 
So now for the landings, there are two.
First you do a short field landing and then a regular landing. As I was doing the last landing I came up a little short. We hit the ground just before the pavement, the main gear catching the lip of the runway and slamming the nose to the ground. Now this is not a terrible crash, but it was technically a crash and the plane had to be examined afterward.
As you can imagine, I didn’t pass!
My examiner was quite kind. He told me everything was great until that last landing and since I was scheduled to leave the next day for Alaska, he was willing to let me retest later that day after his afternoon examination of another student.
During our debrief the examiner explained what I did wrong and what should have been done differently. Turns out my instructor had not fully taught me all the things I needed to know about landing. So instead of retaking the test that day, I chose to go to Alaska, take a few more lessons with a different instructor and then retest. I told him I didn’t want to be a pilot, I wanted to be a GOOD pilot. He was delighted with my choice and told me so.
I subsequently went to Alaska, finished my lessons and obtained my license without further issues.
Now for the lessons I learned.
First, each failure, when taken to heart, is another step toward success. So never stop trying. Learn from your mistakes. Keep focused on your goal.
Second, do not settle for mediocrity. Always strive to do your best and never tell yourself “that’s good enough” when you fall short of your goal. Stay true to yourself and make it happen the right way.
DREAM BIG! Never settle for less. Keep focused on your goals and don’t except NO for an answer to those dreams.
I hope you found this helpful. Please share if you did. All comments of any type are certainly welcome. Oh, and have a SUPER day!
Life is made up of a series of experiences. Each one will make you stronger, even though it may be hard for you to realize it at the time.
Life is your classroom in which you’re being tested, tried, and formed. Always try to stay in the midst of life and activity. Get involved, don’t isolate yourself from the action. Who you are, your character, develops itself in the stream of life.
The setbacks and hardships you endure guide you in your march forward to success. This world is here to develop your character.
Life expects you to make progress in reasonable time. That’s why those elementary school chairs are so small.
That’s why the world is so BIG!
