Now I would like to go a little more in-depth into what a MasterMind group is all about.  Hopefully I will be able to answer the questions that people have been emailing me as well as show the benefits of such a group.

The concept of a Mastermind Group was formally introduced by author Napolean Hill, who wrote “Think and Grow Rich” in the 1900’s. Of course, informally, the concept had other names; “Good Ol’ Boys Network”, “Bible Study Groups,” “YWCA,” 

The concept is really about getting like-minded people together to work towards their goals collectively. It doesn’t have to be about business – it can be about hobbies, exercise or even sewing.  The key is that everyone involved has a like-minded interest in pursuing certain set goals. 

Napolean Hill defined the Mastermind Principle as, “The coordination of knowledge and effort of two or more people, who work toward a definite purpose, in the spirit of harmony. No two minds ever come together without thereby creating a third, invisible intangible force, which may be likened to a third mind.” 

Masterminding is the what happens when two or more individuals get together in the spirit of cooperative harmony to accomplish some goal, activity or result. There are many examples of this from great leaders throughout history: Jesus and his disciples, Bill Gates with Paul Allen and Steve Ballmer. Andrew Carnegie had his team to help build the world’s largest steel company.  Who do you have? What support network have you set up to help you meet the goals you’ve set out for yourself?

Mark Victory Hansen, coauthor of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, said: “One plus one, doesn’t equal two. It becomes the power of eleven.” Something akin to magic happens when two or more people combine their single dream to form a dream team.

There are many benefits of forming a Mastermind Group. For me, just being a part of a group of people who all strive to be successful massage therapists would be gratifying. Realizing that there are others out there like me gives me a sense of shared endeavor. But, a Mastermind Group goes much deeper than that. You’ll gain experience and skills by listening to others with slightly different areas of expertise. You will make real, measurable progress in your business and personal life. You’ll develop a close repertoire with your new support network. And, if you’re thinking of starting a small side business, you’ll save yourself a lot of money by bouncing your ideas off this group of people. You’ll have a great celebration when you reach milestones; after all, you have your own built in cheerleading squad.  You dramatically increase your chances of reaching your goals, as a group of people will assist you brainstorming solutions and action steps. By sharing your goals and results AND getting inspired by the progress made by others in your group, you are motivated by accountability.

There are so many benefits to being involved in a Mastermind Group, and I feel that Massage MasterMind will be a benefit to me and anyone who decides to get involved.  But, this group won’t be for everyone.  Each person involved must be committed to their success, as well as the success of the others.  It takes the involvement of the entire group.  We all need to bring our knowledge and skills to the arena, be willing to share, but more importantly, be willing to listen.  Everyone has their strengths and we can all learn from others’ success, as well as their failures.

Take advantage of this group and I believe it will help you to prosper and grow as a therapist as well as a person.

So now my question to you is;  What would help you most right now with your massage practice?  What knowledge, skills or resources would enable you to move a step forward in your road to a successful massage practice?  Comment below, or send me an email at massagemastermind@gmail.com.  Also, email me with any other questions or comments.  And please, tell your massage friends about this site.

Thanks, and happy palpating!