Some would say that the best way to success is through trial and error. Well, in my humble opinion, that is absolutely not true.
Trial and error is an unforgiving teacher. It is painful, it is slow and it is definitely not always necessary.
Many people walk this path with you. No, they do not live an identical life, but you are not alone in your pain or celebrations.
Others have done extremely well for themselves, some have not and many have plodded along just fine thank you very much.
These are the teachers you must seek out.
Do not learn alone.
So, find a mentor, a coach, someone who has walked the path before. Don’t take everything as read, but get input from others who’ve been there, done that, and have many t-shirts.
People like Bill Gates, Stephen Covey, Helen Keller, Benjamin Franklin, Napoleon Hill and Donald Trump have all referred to this as having a mastermind group. They all know the importance of having a group of people around you who are there to share in achieving your success.
A mastermind, or Goal Getter™ Gang as I call it, is organized knowledge, unified energy, focused determination and a positive alliance.
Action – Identify the first 5 people you would like to have in your Gang. This could be a Gang that is put together for a specific goal or for something longer term. Determine the give and take of the relationship and make it happen. Everyone benefits from being a part of a Goal Getter™ Gang.
Remember, just like H20, a mastermind group is much bigger than the sum of its parts.
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