Carnegie Format

I recently was told that Napoleon Hill began his 20 year Mastermind by reading these…
MASTERMIND PRINCIPLES:

I RELEASE
I release myself to the mastermind because I am strong when I have others to help me.

I BELIEVE
I believe the combined intelligence of the mastermind creates a wisdom far beyond my own.

I UNDERSTAND
I understand that I will more easily create positive results in my life when I am open to looking at my self, my problems and opportunities from another’s point of view.

I DECIDE
I decide to release my desire totally in trust to the mastermind and I am open to accepting new possibilities.

I FORGIVE
I forgive my self for mistakes I have made. I also forgive others who have hurt me in the past so I can move into the future with a clean slate.

I ASK
I ask the mastermind to hear what I really want; my goals, my dreams and my desires, and I hear my mastermind partners supporting me in MY fulfillment.

I ACCEPT
I know, relax, and accept, believing that the working power of the mastermind will respond to my every need. I am grateful knowing this is so.
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Finish – the mastermind ended with this:

DEDICATION AND COVENANT
“I now have a covenant in which it is agreed that the mastermind shall supply me with an abundance of all things necessary to live a success-filled and happy life. I dedicate myself to be of maximum service to God and my fellow human beings, to live in a manner that will set the highest example for others to follow and to remain an open channel of God’s will. I go forth with a spirit of enthusiasm, excitement and expectancy.”

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We employ a simple 5-Step System
for people who want to build a business
with LEVERAGE…
1. Welcome – read MASTERMIND PRINCIPLES
2. Round of Gratitude
3. Mastermind Questions
4. Round of SMART Goals
5. Thanks & Verify next meeting time – read DEDICATION AND COVENANT

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1. Say your name
2. Spell your name
3. Yes or No (previous SMART goal)
4. Say the category of your question for the week
5. Ask a specific question for the week

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Each Masterminder chooses a SMART goal…
Specific
Measurable
Action
Realistic
Time-bound

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To set up a mastermind:

1. Set up group where participants can collaborate in between meetings – www.ning.com or Google Groups
2. Set up conference call with recording – www.freeconferencecall.com
3. Set up group in email – to send reminders before every meeting
4. Ad content to Ning
5. Set up email reminders to go out 2 hours before each mastermind
6. Show up early
7. Be prepared
8. Have a notebook (if you travel have a pdf stored on whatever you carry with you, put it in multiple places and email it to yourself)
9. Be present for each call