Way Beyond Networking

Hi Nichers,

Some IM pros reach a level of success that satisfies their
desires, without joining other marketers as a member of a
team. These people find what they want through their own
efforts and modest income goals. The real heavy hitters
reach a level of success that exceeds their wildest dreams
(when they first began) because they multiply their mind
power through close association with other successful
people.

This association is beyond partnership or Joint Venture
relationships. It is a harmonious meeting of minds based
upon a willingness to share ideas. There's no selfish
motive here, beyond enlightened self-interest. Master Mind
groups are not "zero-sum" alliances, where each member
values his/her association in dollars and cents. Such
groups take advantage of the fact that sometimes, the whole
is more than the mere sum of the parts.

While it is true that each member must receive a benefit
from belonging to such an alliance, the focus of each
member is in participation, not immediate rewards. This may
sound vague and impractical, but it represents the key to
successful participation in such a group. Like many things
in life, the only way to understand how this works is to do
it. You cannot imagine, in advance, how a new food will
taste if you have no experience with it beforehand.

You don't always need to connect with those who are in your
particular specialty to develop a good Master Mind group.
The perspective and experience of someone who comes from
another line of work can often lead to surprising insights
and new directions for your thinking. You're more likely to
suffer from a lack of new ideas if all your input is from
the same type of thinkers, working in the same field. Get
some cross-fertilization of ideas from outside your line of
work.

The question of leadership is a tricky one with a Master
Mind group. Ideally, everyone should be a leader within his
or her own area. Within the group itself, the leader may
best exert influence over the group as a moderator or
nominal chairperson. For the person who starts such an
alliance, it may be desirable to rotate the position of
leadership, unless or until one person becomes an obvious,
unanimous choice.

Harmony and accord are the foundation of a successful
Master Mind group. Negative influences and discord have no
place in such an endeavor. Nothing will destroy the
effectiveness of such an alliance faster than discordant
behavior and thinking. Selfish drives and unjust pursuits
will not lead to any kind of permanent success. A negative
attitude will repel success, and the people needed to build
a successful foundation.

Members may disagree as to how things should be done, but
the nature of the disagreement should be based on courtesy
and patience. It's one thing to disagree about something;
quite another to be disagreeable about it, making the
conflict personal. Never resort to personal attacks or
emotional arguments when disagreeing with a fellow member.

A Master Mind group should meet privately, on a regular
basis. Protecting the proceedings from prying eyes helps to
concentrate the free flow of ideas and suggestions. Knowing
that what you may say will be held confidential will allow
you to speak from your heart, knowing that you won't be
misconstrued. Regular, scheduled meetings will develop a
bond that will enhance the connection between members. Any
regular, repeated action will develop a habit surrounding
its performance. The force of habit, applied to creative
thinking and action, will produce results far beyond that
of occasional, unplanned "brainstorming sessions." Use this
power to enhance the effectiveness of your Master Mind
pursuit.

Yours in profits,

Scot Standke - Founder
www.NicheAday.com