Support Groups

Developing and Nurturing your circle of influence.

If there is one idea that can catapult you into success, it is the concept of a support group. We have managed in the United States to have virtually eliminated the nuclear family. And we have created a lifestyle that places freedom and happiness at the pinnacle of success. And yet when people attain those goals, it is an empty and unfulfilling experience. And so the terms ritual, tribal, have become more and more prevalent. Those of us who have created a lifestyle of freedom are now realizing that we have no group that mirrors us, no group that excites us and supports us to be all that we can be. The primary resource for this kind of work is Barbara Sher; one of her books is titled ?????

Here's what you want to do: write out a list of all the people that you feel supported by. Ideally, you want to end up with two lists: a general list, for a larger gathering, and a very specific list of 3 to 6 people who you feel comfortable calling up. You call them, and you ask them if they would be willing to be a part of your support group. You decide how often you want to meet. Their role is that of mentor/supporter. If you haven't heard about Master Mind groups, it is in the same realm (you can read about master mind groups in Napolean Hills books, especially ???)