Mastermind Group (Napoleon Hill Format)
social · hard · 2 hours biweekly, plus 30 minutes preparation
What is Mastermind Group (Napoleon Hill Format)?
Structured peer advisory group of 6-8 people who meet regularly to share ideas, solve problems, and hold each other accountable. Based on Napoleon Hill's principle that the coordination of knowledge in a spirit of harmony creates a 'third mind' greater than any individual.
Is there evidence for it?
EVIDENCEmoderate
How do you do Mastermind Group (Napoleon Hill Format)?
- 1.Recruit 5-7 committed members with diverse skills, aligned values, and complementary goals — chemistry and trust matter more than credentials
- 2.Establish ground rules: confidentiality is non-negotiable, mandatory attendance, specific meeting format, and a clear shared objective
- 3.Run meetings biweekly using the 'hot seat' format: celebrate wins (10 min), hot seat member presents their challenge (10 min), group brainstorms solutions (20 min), action commitments (10 min)
- 4.The hot seat member emails their topic 24-48 hours before the meeting so members can prepare; rotate the hot seat each session
- 5.Maintain perfect harmony — Napoleon Hill's #1 rule. If a member creates friction or stops contributing, address it directly or remove them
How long does it take?
2 hours biweekly, plus 30 minutes preparation.
Is it hard to start?
hard.
Source: Napoleon Hill, 'Think and Grow Rich' (1937); Napoleon Hill Foundation Master Mind Implementation Guide
mastermind · peer-advisory · accountability · collaboration · group-intelligence
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