Think and Grow Rich

Guest Contributor: Kayleen Reusser
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As our Master Mind met yesterday, I was reminded of how small the world is and how nice it is when the ends meet. About 18 months ago, I listened to a speaker in my Toastmasters group talk about the book, Think and Grow Rich. That was my introduction to Napoleon Hill.

Intrigued after hearing the book report (the object of the speech was to use visuals and the speaker held up the book for us), I read Think and Grow Rich and became acquainted with the concept of a Master Mind group.

At that point I had decided to write full-time and thought a Master Mind group would be a good avenue to pursue the goals set forth in the book. I met two women in a writing support group who were also interested in strengthening their career goals.

Since that time, we've met together monthly and each of us has progressed to our satisfaction. My first children's book, a bio of a country music star, comes out this month.

My two Master Mind friends have released products within the past year and are pleased with renewed focus in other aspects of their careers.

It was a pleasure, then, several weeks ago to run into the man who had originally given the book report in my Toastmasters group on Think and Grow Rich. He, an attorney, was speaking to a local seniors' group on wills and estates.

When it appeared he had a few free minutes, I approached him, re-introduced myself since it had been over a year that we had met (he had had to drop out of Toastmasters due to family situation), and told him what an impact his speech had made on my life. I told him it changed my career by introducing me to Napoleon Hill and the concept of Master Mind groups. I thanked him for his speech that night and wished him good luck on his career.

Then it occurred to me that I might interview him for a column I write for our local newspaper. He agreed and the story will be published soon.

His sharing with our Toastmasters group on his discovery of Napoleon Hill resulted in his profile in a local publication.

A couple of clichés come to mind. What goes around comes around. One good turn deserves another.

No matter how you say it, Master Mind groups are a great way to meet people and further your career.

What connective element has your Master Mind group brought to your life? Have you thanked the person(s) that have influenced you through your Master Mind group? Make an effort to do that. You might be surprised at the results.