The Mastermind Principle
Napoleon Hill transformed the
world with his book titled
"Think and Grow Rich"
Published in 1937
Having been commissioned by steel magnate Andrew Carnegie to write the book,
he spent over 20 years researching this work.
He met with, interviewed and even worked for the wealthiest industrialists and business owners of his day.
He also picked the brains of the most powerful politicians and government leaders as well – including serving as a personal aide to The President of The United States.
Mr. Hill explored what specifically distinguishes the wealthiest people on the planet from the rest of the population – both in their mindset and their actions. Having been referred by Mr. Carnegie, they happily shared their secrets.
It seems from its very inception this book was destined to be a force for positive transformation in the world, for those seeking great achievement and riches. And that is exactly what it has become.
To this day, Think and Grow Rich is considered by many to be THE most seminal, life altering book ever written on the topics of success and wealth generation.
It has been referenced and quoted by countless numbers of business leaders, success gurus and billionaires.
It has sold over 120,000,000 copies worldwide and been published in over 100 different languages.
One of the most powerful principles that Mr. Hill shares in this book is called
The Mastermind
It receives an entire chapter titled "The Power of The Mastermind".
Mr. Hill defines the Mastermind as
"The coordination of knowledge and effort in a spirit of harmony, between two or more people, for the attainment of a definite purpose"
He also goes on to say in his now famous quote
"Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve".
An effective Mastermind is a place where like-minded achievers come to brainstorm, give feedback and gain perspective from one another.
It comes from understanding that no 1 individual, no matter how brilliant or talented he may be, has all of the answers. No single (mortal) mind knows all. If we wish to be at our best and strive to ever higher heights, it will serve us to get outside feedback from other sharp minds who have a vested interest in our success.
It’s also the understanding that when 2 or minds come together in that spirit of harmony, with collaboration and brainstorm, that a third collective mind is created. This mind is far superior in intelligence and creativity than any of the individual minds.