Getting Connected with the MOB

Napoleon Hill, author of "Think and Grow Rich" introduced the concept of masterminding in the early 1900's. He said, "The coordination of knowledge and effort of two or more people, who work toward a definite purpose, in the spirit of harmony." As mom-entrepreneurs, our definite purpose is growing and enriching our business and family. Additionally, he said "No two minds ever come together without thereby creating a third, invisible intangible force," That third, invisible force Hill references is the powerful synergy and accountability that comes from a group setting. Paired with that synergy is the combined momentum of experience, skills and confidence gleaned from new perspectives from your mastermind counterparts. Those perspectives allow you to design your business and your life according to what you want – not what you think others want. It provides you more freedom of choice because you are well-armed with a toolbox of info. Additionally, you have an instant support swirl – a whirlwind of supportive resources and like-minded individuals that you feel connected to who provide you with accountability to gauge your personal and professional progress.

I have always loved the power of masterminding. I've been doing it since for several years, but with mom-entrepreneurs since 2004 when I first formed MOB: Masterminding on Business. Over the last year, MOB has evolved into an essential tool to provide that third, invisible force that Hill references – MOB provides powerful synergy, momentum, accountability, connections and more. I'm so tickled to share MOB's evolution with you. MOB: Masterminding on Business has three club levels to meet the changing needs of mom-entrepreneurs and life enrichment professionals: MOB *Silver Club*, MOB *Gold Club*, and MOB *Platinum Club*. MOB Silver are our local chapters that provide face-to-face synergy on targeted topics on a monthly basis (so much fun!). MOB Gold (launching September 2007) is our virtual mastermind with 3 monthly meetings including an entrepreneur interview, a targeted topic mastermind, accountability checks and much more. MOB Platinum is individual coaching and consulting to take your business to the next level. Platinum is available hourly, daily, weekly or more by appointment only.

Whether you get connected with the MOB or another mastermind group, carry Napoleon Hill's wisdom to achieve your next level of personal and professional success.

With inspiration and imagination,

JWS

Inspiring Minds Want to Know: May 2007

In honor of Mother's Day, inspiring minds want to know...

From noodle necklaces, spa certificates to candlelight dinners, which Mothers Day gift captures the essence of you?Also, we're curious, what's the wackiest, craziest, or weirdest Mother's Day gift you've ever received?

I'll get us started. Hmmm...what type of Mother's Day gift is the "essence" of me? While I love massages and flowers, I think the Mother's Day gift that would capture a sense of me would be something that made me think and was homemade - maybe a creative story written by my son, and an interpretive dance by my daughters (their still very young so everything is interpretive) followed by a deep, meaningful conversation with my husband. Yep, that would be the gift that captures a sense of me.

Now, wacky, crazy or weird gift. I'm not sure I ever received one that stepped outside the bounds of normalcy. I suppose it would be a Mother's Day "poem" my son wrote about me that said I was a 63 year-old-women who smelled like vinegar and loved to eat popcorn and pickles. It also said I was the best mom ever so I'll forgive the hike in my age and the vinegar smell (he got the popcorn and pickles right, though.)

Happy Mother's Day,
Julie

Happy May Day!

Today is one of those beautiful spring days that just make you want to yell, "I love my life." And, I do love my life. It is far from perfect, believe me. the laundry is piling up, there is sticky watermelon juice underfoot, a pipe is leaking into my ceiling...I could go on, but it isn't going to change the fact that I still love me life. We all have chaos - expected and unexpected - that fills our days. The trick is to use that chaos to build the life you ant. Don't treat it as a nuisance but embrace it as a tool to be imperfectly inspired!

I have not been the best at writing on my blog, but I vow to get better. Each month, I'll be posting an exercise of a question to inspire your imagination. I encourage you to share your thoughts, feelings, whatever. And, remember, as always, enrich your life and inspire your imagination.

With inspiration and imagination,
Julie

Kelly Paull is...Imperfectly Inspired

Each month, I like to interview someone who I feel is imperfectly inspired. This month, Kelly Paull is Imperfectly Inspired!

Licensed clincial social worker, Kelly Paull, also the owner of Slumber Parties by Kelly and mom of 2, consistently enriches her life and inspires her imaginations.


How do you enrich your life and inspire your imagination?
From educating women about their bodies, creating excitement in the bedroom or teaching somone how to make her own financial impact, Slumber Parties is focused on helping women - and THAT's enriching! I also enrich my life by making my own schedule and being flexible in my priorities.

I'm inspired by the amazing women I meet at my parties. I try to surround myself with other women who are excited about their lives and their businesses.

I inspire my imagination by reading everything. I love motivational books, autobiographies, business book - I love any book I can get my hands on!


As the owner of a company that empowers and helps women, what empowering tips can you share for moms this Mother's Day?
Mothers need to know that as much as they give, give, give to their children, partner and business, they also need to give to themselves. We all know the saying, "If mom isn't happy, nobody's happy." Female relationships are so important and necessary, but often go by the wayside with kids, work and home life. My business is about getting the men and kiddos out of the house for a few hours of laughter, female bonding and empowerment.

So, my tips are (1) Take time for yourself, (2) Nurture you female relationships, (3) Don't be afraid to add some spice back into your relationship, and (4) - this goes hand-in-hand with #3 - it only seems kinky the first time, so try things twice.


What's your personal motto?
If you think you can't, you're right.


Find out more about Kelly!