Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ’s

1. What is a MasterMind Group?
2. Why should I register and join a group?
3. How do we meet?
4. Whose idea was this?

1. What is a MasterMind Group?

A mastermind group is a group of people who come together to mutually assist each other in their pursuit of success. The idea is that the members of the mastermind group each provide vital skills and knowledge that other members may lack. They bounce ideas off each other and offer help and advice so that they all may become successful.

MasterMind groups were first discussed in detail in Napoleon Hill's famous 1928 book, Law Of Success. The very first and most important chapter in the book was Lesson One "The Master Mind". Napoleon Hill learned the concept from Andrew Carnegie who had successfully used mastermind groups to build his steel business.

Andrew Carnegie knew what his business goals were but he also knew that he lacked the specialized technical knowledge of the steel industry required to make his dreams into reality. His solution to this problem was to surround himself with knowledgeable people who could fill the gaps in his own expertise.

Another of Napoleon Hill's examples of a successful mastermind group was that of automobile pioneer Henry Ford. He didn't see the need to hold every single piece of knowledge in his own mind when he could call on people who could deliver him that knowledge as he required it.

Members of Henry Ford's mastermind group included the famous inventor Thomas Edison, who himself gained valuable insights from the group which he used to build his own success.

A more modern example of a mastermind group in action was with Bill Gates and Microsoft. It's said that even today after all his success; Bill Gates still meets with his mastermind group.

The key to a mastermind group is that membership must be mutually beneficial to all members and that it should operate as a team. When Thomas Edison's laboratory burnt down, Henry Ford showed up the next morning with a cheque for $750,000 to help his friend rebuild his business. That's the power of the mastermind group!

Everybody in the mastermind group must be dedicated to helping the other members of the group succeed or helping the group succeed as a whole if they're all working towards a common goal such as building a business. Therefore, all members must have an incentive to make them want to perform to the best of their abilities. *

2. Why should I register and join a group?

By participating in our MasterMind to Personal Power program you will be preparing yourself to create a life that fulfils your highest expectations and allows you to be a beneficial presence in the world. We are sure that once you experience these benefits you will want to share these teachings with your family, friends and associates so that many more become inspired to accomplish their dreams.

As you journey together with your fellow group members you will develop a brain trust and harmonic cooperation that will assist you in achieving substantive improvements in all areas of your life. Through gaining these improvements you will be better placed to help others.

3. How do we meet?

Groups meet once a week at the same time and day online via Mikogo www.mikogo.com and Skype www.skype.com which are free to users. This allows you to participate in comfort at a location convenient to you without the stresses of having to commute to meetings.

4. Whose idea was this?

MasterMind to Personal Power was created by the Power of Ten. For further information please see “Founding Team Members” on the home page.