For me, making the decision to join a mastermind  reminds me of making the commitment to try a new hair style.

You can buy a dozen hair style magazines and search for celebrity hair-dos on Google but, at the end of the day, you actually have to get in the chair and let the stylist work their magic before you’ll “really” know for sure if it’s going to work for you.

I was on the fence for a LONG time before making the decision to invest in a mastermind. Knowing what I know now, I wish I had done it a long time ago!

So that you can “C” the benefits of making this decision for you and your business, here are four priceless reasons why I love masterminds:

1. CONNECT with like minded and motivated people moving in the same direction as you

2. COLLABORATE/CO-CREATE through joint ventures, brainstorming, feedback and advice

3. COMMISERATE Yes, you read it right. Sometimes you need to vent, occasionally you have a bad day or get poor results that you weren’t anticipating, and sometimes life throws you a curve ball. It’s all fair game in a mastermind which quickly becomes a safe place to fall (which also lifts you back up much quicker too!)

4. CELEBRATE your mastermind peeps become your greatest cheerleaders, motivating you and celebrating with you AND… recognizing and reminding you of even the small wins that we tend to poo poo.

My only other advice is to make sure that you are in sync with the core philosophies of the mentor/expert hosting the mastermind and that the focus is in line with an area that you need to work on to up level your success.

Are you loving the Rebel’preneur vibe? 

I’m launching the 2012 Rebel’preneurs on the RISE coaching programs in just a few days. Get a sneak peek and first dibs on the limited spots by getting on the Rebels-in-waiting list here: http://ginabellinc.com/mastermind

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