My Virtual Mastermind Group

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I was recently involved in an amazing teleconference called the Next Voice You Hear (you can register for future calls) call series, which is hosted by the Nextvoice247. The most recent call brought together two great authors and thought leaders, John Assaraf and Kevin Hall, to inspire, educate and empower emerging leaders and young entrepreneurs.

Listen to the recording here…

John and Kevin discussed how important it was to have coaches and mentors in their lives.  John addressed he has a health coach, meditation coach and two billionaire business coaches that guide him along his journey.  As John was sitting in his home office while speaking on the call and he said that in addition to having his coaches, he also has a virtual mastermind group

The Most Powerful Word in an Entrepreneur’s Life

We all have challenges as entrepreneurs.  Sometimes we see money as the solution to our problems. kaizen The Most Powerful Word in an Entrepreneurs LifeBut, as the Notorious B.I.G. emphasized is his lyrics, Mo money, mo problems.  Did he just quote a rapper?  You better believe it!  There are life’s lessons to be learned everywhere.  Even the most successful business owners in the world are facing similar challenges as you, just on a WHOLE different level.

After a recent phone conversation with one of my friends/mentor, I was able to address some of the challenges in which I was facing.  Then I started to see more.  And more…  And more until I realized, damn I am pretty messed up!  It actually became a bit overwhelming.  I started digging into why I struggle with discipline, which was justified by the juggling of several projects at once, which in turn was in result of my lack of focus.  It turned into a big snowball effect.

Two Critical Keys to Success for Young Entrepreneurs

While driving somewhere in Tennessee, heading back to Chicago wrapping up the Go-Giver Tour, I was having a deep gogiversconversation with one of the winners of the contest, Emanuel.  We spoke on topics ranging from prospecting to spirituality.  One question he asked me stuck with me and fueled this blog post.  “What do people need to become successful?” he asked.  I paused…

Of all the success books I read, what advice can I give this young entrepreneur that he has not heard before to help guide his journey.  I am rattling off a list in my mind  starting with goals, persistence, self-education, capital, vision, enthusiasm, etc…  I quickly hit the breaks on my thoughts.  I realized all of these things stem from two attributes: DISCIPLINE AND DESIRE. So that’s what I told him.  He paused analyzing my words as I began to reinforce my decision.