Finishing 2008

Guest Contributor: Michael Lipp
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This is how I always finish my years - reflecting on this year and setting my plans: intentions , goals for 2009. It's the easiest homework I have when preparing for my clients. And now, one of my categories is my mastermind group--completing 2008 and inventing 2009.

The group began in March of 2008. We spent several months figuring ourselves out-- establishing our group size - we went from four to six; played with the possibility of seven, but focused on 6. Then we struggled with a format that allows for unstructured conversation and also has a fixed framework - hard to define, but we've made it work. We include an accomplishment and search for feedback about a challenge. We always start with a benediction and end with a final prayer. And, as I've written, we've struggled with our individual and group spirituality. It works for all of us. We've each had significant personal breakthroughs, in different parts of our lives, ranging from business, to health…

Mark has made more in this last month than in the previous 6 months. Ira is creating a new enterprise that will save children lives and make serious money I've started a new business thinks to a coach the group had me hire Ron has written and gotten funding for a significant film. Sandy has had miraculous breakthroughs in health and Doug is exploding in new business. And is working with me to produce a television show/series on reversing autism. We credit the group for this. There's a simple moral: Get into a mastermind and make it work for you. Love one another.

When we meet again --delayed for year end until January 7, we've agreed to spend the session creating 2009 for the group. Looking at creating a group project. Let you know next month.