Greetings, friends!
I'm looking to start a Mastermind group.
EDIT: I think we're good on members, for now. /END EDITEssentially a virtual meetup group of friends to learn from each other and improve each other. Here's some articles about the concept:
http://www.thesuccessalliance.com/what-is-a-mastermind-group/http://www.passionforbusiness.com/articles/mastermind-group.htmhttps://www.lifehack.org/articles/featured/how-to-start-and-run-a-mastermind-group.htmlOften it's used for business purposes (I've been invited to be a part of a number of Real Estate Mastermind groups, for example), but it doesn't have to be.
The main benefits:
- Support
- Resources/Recommendations
- Accountability
- Friendship
@2Saving4Life and
@kudy , on a FIRE'd RVing Facebook group, started one to discuss RVs, life on the road, etc. They hosted their first video Skype call a couple weeks back, and IIRC there were 6 of us. I participated in the first session (as we have an RV, and I like those guys, having met them each multiple times), and it was a lot of fun! However, I realized that while I had fun chatting, the main topic of the group (RVs) isn't something I'm particularly interested in, and due to this, I am unlikely to participate going forward.
It did make me want to start a Mastermind group with a different purpose, however.
A Mastermind group about life in general. How to live the good life. Meaning/Purpose. That sort of thing.I think the group would be somewhere between 5-10 people. Right now I'm thinking we'd do once/month video conference calls that lasted between 1 and 2 hours total, with the structure being (as I'm picturing now, subject to change):
~5 minutes per member updating on their life, any current struggles, etc. (30-60m total), ~20-30 minutes the "main topic" presented, ~20-30 minutes open discussion on that topic.
That "main topic" may vary: Sometimes we might bring in a guest speaker, sometimes we might have someone in the group do a small "presentation" on a topic, sometimes we might have had a book reading for the month that we discuss, etc.
I'm hoping to, also, do a once yearly in person meetup, where we all fly to a chosen location, rent a big house on AirBnB, and hang out for a weekend to chat face-to-face, play games, and bond. I'd estimate the cost of this to be maybe $500.
I'm looking for people who think this idea is interesting, but can seriously commit to this. That is, someone who:
- will prioritize the monthly meeting as an important event in their calendar, only skipping because of an actual emergency
- is willing to do work/homework: read a book we're all reading so you can discuss, learn about new things to present, do a writing after a topic is presented with your thoughts, to be discussed at the next meeting, etc.
- is willing to spend a small, reasonable sum to travel to meet up in person on occasion as mentioned above
Not someone who's like "sounds cool," attends one meeting, skips the next, we rarely hear from, etc., but really want something like this in their life.
If you're interested, PM me, or post thoughts/questions here. :)
EDIT: I think we're good on members, for now./END EDITIf you enjoy thinking about and discussing life, and what constitutes the best life, and want to make friends who will challenge you to be your best, please do so.
I would also appreciate thoughts/things to consider from anyone and everyone, even if you aren't interested in joining said group.Cheers!