Definition
Master Mind Group
A mastermind group is a small, recurring meeting of peers committed to mutual growth — popularized in business culture and Napoleon Hill's writing. Groups combine brainstorming, accountability, and support with rotating hot seats.
Unlike loose friend groups, masterminds have rules: attendance, confidentiality, constructive feedback. Facilitation quality determines whether Challengers emerge or politeness dominates.
Masterminds overlap with peer advisory groups but are often informal and self-organized. Use them to deepen Peer archetype relationships; complement with individual Sages and Connectors for expertise and intros you can't get from peers alone. Before joining or forming one, agree on group size (often 4–6), meeting length, hot-seat rotation, and whether advice is opt-in only — unclear norms destroy trust faster than skipping a session.
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