Welcome to my transformation journey through “Think and Grow Rich.” You might be wondering… why call it a transformational journey? This is not going to be a simple book review. I’m not going to just take one concept and share my thoughts and leave it at that. That’s too easy. What I am going to do is tear this book apart!
I’m going to bring you a chapter a week. I’m going to bring my notes and thoughts from each chapter and I’m going to write a personal reflective as well. I really want to explore this book and see what comes out the other side. But here’s the really cool part. I’m not doing this intensive all by myself. I’m dragging my mastermind group with me. Well Ok NOT dragging.
But I did start a mastermind group from the Empowered Tribe to really dig into themselves through this book. We’ll be revealing areas of strength we didn’t know we had and uncovering areas of weakness we want to improve upon. This is going to be transparent journey and I can’t wait to get started.
Where 2 minds come together a third is created…
Kind of fitting don’t you think? To create a mastermind group to review a book who’s core concept founded the mastermind group concept. If you’ve been following me for the short time I’ve been active online you know I’m all about creating groups of like minded people to come together for a purpose. We’ve been calling these groups TRIBES. These tribes have; made some great connections, drove traffic via syndication principles of paying forward and have built last relationships.
The natural progression of these tribes has been a mastermind group. What started out as simple syndication and get to know each other, has turned into brainstorming for future products… JV deals and business partnerships. See there’s several benefits to belonging in a mastermind group; accountability, teamwork, leadership development just to name a few. These groups are forming fast within the Empowered Tribe community. I explain more about this in upcoming posts.
So how can you help? I would love to hear from you if you have read the book “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill. What did you get out of the book? Did you read it by yourself or as a group? How did this book change your outlook towards reaching your dreams and goals? I’m also looking for extra accountability as my goal is to read a chapter, write a personal review, create a video, and write a follow on blog post… for each chapter.
I’ll also be introducing the other members of my mastermind group. And with their permission, sharing a little of how this group is helping each other. So stay tuned…
This should be a fun journey!
Ken Pickard
The Network Dad
Aloha Ken,
Thank you for creating this awesome mastermind group! I am very grateful to be a part of this group. I love “Think & Grow Rich” and I’ve read it more times than most, however, I really didn’t get the message until I was ready for it.
I am so happy to be re-visiting this classic inspirational book with all of you!
Much aloha,
Kellie
.-= Kellie Hosaka´s last blog ..Find Your Voice & Inspire Others To Find Theirs – the 8th Habit =-.
Kellie,
Thank you for your support and encouragement. I totally understand how you can read something several times and just not get it. I usually skim through a book and don’t take the time to let it soak in. I’ve actually wanted to do a group like this for a while. Part of me is doing it for selfish reasons. It’s the accountability I’m craving just as much as the learning from you and the others. A mastermind group that helps each other for syndication as well as sharing thoughts and concepts on a deeper level is very powerful.
Ken
Ken,
Loved the insights that were shared last night. Everyone has such diverse backgrounds that this is an awesome way to learn and grow thanks to all the transparency in the group.
Thanks,
Val
.-= Val Wilcox´s last blog ..It’s All About The Story =-.
Val,
I could agree more. We do have such a diverse group of people literally spanning the globe. I can’t wait to see how we come out of it at the end.
Ken
Hi Ken,
Wow! You have inspired me to read this classic. I have read many personal development books, spiritual and otherwise however I have not read Think and Grow Rich.
Your commitment to take this on is truly teaching by example. I can’t help think of the movie Julia, Julia when Julia takes on cooking one recipe a day for a year from Julia Child’s cookbook. Huge commitment.
The results will no doubt be stiller. Very exciting. I will be staying tuned and picking this book up to read myself.
Thank you for the inspiration.
Faith
.-= Faith Barnard´s last blog ..Talk Fusion, Watch My Interview with Scott Scales =-.
Faith,
That’s awesome. You can follow along with us! Stop by and share you growing insights as we tour the book together.
Ken
Hey Ken,
I think it is so cool to be studying a book that teaches the power of a mastermind team inside your mastermind group. I wish I had time to be in this group, but I am running 2 of my own. I wish you and your group much success.
Scott
Thanks Scott. it’s a great book to review with the community for sure. i wish you were in the group as well. Next time my friend.
Ken, Can’t wait to hear all about your Think and Grow Rich journey! What a great book to share with people in this industry. I know you will have some great insights to share!
.-= Michael Feil´s last blog ..Six Steps To Initiate Success =-.
Hey Ken!
I absolutely love our Mastermind Group.
Looks like you have a great idea here
with going through this classic book
together with your other folks, too!
Love it!
Kary
.-= Kary Rogney´s last blog ..Top 10 Reasons Why I Use Katie Freiling’s Unified Tribe Syndication Platform =-.
Ken,
Such a powerful idea you have going on here.
I have read the book but need to revisit it
and will do so by taking off my shelf tonight….
Certainly cannot go wrong with a Mastermind group.
Great experience comes from hosting one and simply by being part of one.
Look forward to hearing others perspective on the book and maybe I will chime in an give my 0.02 cents worth….
Cheers
Steve
.-= Steve Hachey´s last blog ..One Of The Best In The Industry =-.
Hey Ken
That is a great book that really has a lot of power with-in it. The fact that you are glin gthrough it with a group is such a great idea and thanks for making the decision to share it with all of us.
Steve
.-= Steven Downward´s last blog ..Know The Value That Your Business Is Offering To The World… =-.
Ken, awesome stuff. I’ll definitely look to get reading to keep up with you.
This is an awesome idea and I imagine everyone will come out on the other end so much more enlightened.
~BT
.-= Brian Tomlinson´s last blog ..How To Become a Millionaire: The 3 Essential Steps =-.
Hey Ken,
I’m really happy to be a part of this mastermind team and love that you have chosen this book. Even though we’re only in week 2 I can see this is going to be an amazing journey for all of us. Thanks for taking the lead here, you’re the best!
.-= Kathy Jodrey´s last blog ..MLM Success Tips….And The Army =-.
You couldn’t have chosen a better book to work with, Ken! I’m so happy I’m in this mastermind group. You are a greater leader than you realize!
.-= Teresa Ivory´s last blog ..Do You Work For Free? =-.
Ken,
So looking forward to all our group is going to accomplish and how we are going to grow through this mastermind group!
Krista
.-= Krista Abbott´s last blog ..Gulf Oil Spill Deepwater Horizon: A Child’s View =-.
Look forward to more Ken! this mastermind thing is very important…looking for another one myself!
Have you heard of this book from my friends Bill Hibbler and Joe Vitale? http://www.amazon.com/dp/0470045485?tag=ecommerceconf-20&camp=213381&creative=390973&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=0470045485&adid=0ECXQR25NA52FQ27C36V&
.-= Mtn Jim Fisher´s last blog ..Money Is Time–Outsourcing Mindset Breakthru! =-.
Jim,
I have not yet heard of that. But we’re looking to connect with Joe real soon.
Ken
Ken, The FIRST time I read this book was 30 some odd years ago!
Then I read it again 15 years ago. I still read it now for inspiration. It is the best book ever written. It changed my life. Your leadership by choosing this book is right on the money. There is no better way to start than N. Hill. Many thanks, Donna
.-= Donna Merrill´s last blog ..10 TIPS ON BRANDING YOURSELF =-.
Donna,
Thanks for the kind words. I’ve wanted to do this for a long time. I jumped when the opportunity came by and by doing so attracted a great group to mastermind with.
Ken
Still one of my favorite books. Wish I could get in on the action but I would have to buy or rent time from somewhere. You guys have a blast. Anything your mind conceives and believes, it can achieve.
.-= anthony´s last blog ..The Unusual Behavior of a Shop Keeper =-.
Anthony,
Thanks for the wise words. I know your with us in spirit.
Ken
Ken,
I’m so grateful that I made “the cut” for this group! I am walking a way a better (more challenged) individual after each meeting. Looking forward to see where the next 14 weeks take us.
Blessings my Friend,
John
.-= John A. McGinn´s last blog ..Ways to Overcome Fear – Psychological Self-improvement =-.
John,
I can’t wait either my friend. This has been and will be an exciting ride for sure.
Ken
Hey Ken,
What a great idea! I look forward to following you along in your journey! I did something similar with my network marketing group! Such a great exercise!
Shaylee,
I would love to hear how your journey through the book went. What did you all discover about yourselves?
Ken
Hi Ken,
I am sooooo looking forward to your posts. Think and Grow Rich is one of my favourites. The first time I read it I felt like Hill was explaining to me what my son is doing that is attracting his dreams to him. I am really excited to hear your interpretation of each chapter!!!
Wendy
.-= Wendy Hewlett´s last blog ..Successful People Are Very Self-Aware =-.
Wendy,
Thanks for the comments. It’s a great journey for sure. I can’t wait to see the growing collection of collaboration that’s coming from this mastermind group.
Ken
Hey Ken! Great post and great book. Kathy talks about your mastermind all the time, and as I’ve told her, if you’re every looking for another partner to join, please let me know. I’d love to be a part of a group studying great classic books.
.-= Debbie Wood´s last blog ..Want Beach Money – Jordan Adler Can Help! =-.
Thanks Debbie.
It’s a real treat to really connect with a great group of people. You know your in the right place at the right time making things happen when you can count the multiple “Ah Ha” moments.
Ken
Ken,
I was initially intrigued by your content, not only because of its topic, but also because I spent a few very close years with a Pickard family, while I was in college. I, too, have recently begun a journey similar to your own, which has led me to FINALLY picking up a copy of Think & Grow rich. I am still in the middle of the first read. Although my colleagues also read and apply Hill’s work, we are not currently studying the text together. I was so excited when I found that you were offering your journey to others in such a valuable and open way. It delights me to know that I can share in this exploration with other like-minded people. Thank you so much for the service you provide to a ready world.
Hi Ken,
awesome idea. I’m have been writing personal lesson plans about every single chapter of this every book since September this year. At the moment, I’m dissecting every single one of the six ghosts of fear on my blog. It always amazes that people try to read THINK AND GROW RICH without being part of a mastermind group – I am part of one.
Thanks for sharing your insights.
Take care
Oliver
.-= Oliver Tausend´s last blog ..Think And Grow Rich – The Ghost Of Fear Of Poverty Pt 2 =-.