Start a Mastermind-Who Me?

Guest Contributor: Janet Napora
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Starting a mastermind can seem like a daunting task. For some people it's just a natural progression to help them get from where they are to where they're going. You may think only people who are already successful, outgoing and self confident can start a mastermind.

Here's some news that may surprise you. You are what you think. If you feel you're not smart enough or confident enough or that you don't have anything to contribute that's what people will see.

I know successful people who are shy, not big conversationalists but they can get up in front of hundreds of people to give a speech or seminar and look totally comfortable. I'm often amazed to hear this about them because I'd never think they were like that.

Don't let your own thinking get in your way. Don't let your fear stop you from moving forward. Sometimes you fall on your face. The important thing isn't that you fell but how long it takes to get back up.

When you're looking for people to join your new mastermind, you're looking for like-minded people. People who have goals like you. They may not be as self assured as you think but they're still willing to take action even in the face of failure.

We all have different strengths and weaknesses. You want a group of people that compliment each other. That can learn from each other and support each other through successes and through challenges. You need to know who you're looking for so that you attract the right people.

The only failed mastermind is the one that never gets started. I'm not saying it'll be easy or that it'll happen quickly but it will happen. Be clear about the purpose of your mastermind. The type of people you want to attract. Take action and keep going until you reach your goal. Your mastermind may only be two or three people and that's okay. It's not about how many people are in your group but the quality of people and results. So get going!