Mastermind Groups - Virtual Water Coolers

Guest Contributor: Doug Emerson
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The larger numbers of self employed working solo from home these days are finding the absence of opportunities for thoughtful business conversation often hampers their personal progress. While the environment for concentration on work in the home office can be optimal, short of interruptions by the dog or thoughts about the snack contents of the kitchen cupboards, focus can be hampered with lack of stimulation by new thoughts or a helpful nudge with sticky problems. Chance opportunities for discussion that once existed in corporate jobs, have vanished.

A mastermind group provides an excellent opportunity for a break from routines, a safe and comfortable place to test new ideas and solve problems and the opportunity to have a spirited conversation. And that is a different kind of conversation than the type you have with your customers.

Participating in a mastermind group removes chance and replaces it with certainty for an evolving and improving business. My telephone meeting mastermind group has become my virtual water cooler: a place to take a break, hang out for a few laughs with friends and become refreshed.