Mastermind groups are an extraordinary way to help you accomplish success in your personal and business life. But we’ve seen too many mastermind groups fail, falling off the face of the Earth at an alarming rate. Here’s a short list of the most common reasons why mastermind groups fail.

On March 28, 2010, I received an email from Lisa Sasevich with the subject title “Wow! Check out this line-up, Joseph.” That led me to register for a free 12 week, 24 teleseminar series titled “Breakthrough to a Rich Life.” That decision has been one of the best ones I’ve made all year. Every speaker has been outstanding. This morning, I listened to Noah St. John’s outstanding teleseminar interview of Jeff Mills done on April 29. Jeff is an outsourcing expert who knows how to explode your business with Virtual Assistants.

If you’re serious about becoming a wealthy, powerful, sophisticated, healthy, influential, cultured and unique individual, keep a journal. Don’t trust your memory. When you listen to something valuable, write it down. When you come across something important, write it down.

I want to start off this new year and new decade by sharing with YOU one of the most profound messages about habits I have ever come across. What one new habit will you focus on in January 2010 to set the stage for the most fruitful year and decade of your life?

Wow! What a year. So much different than Julia and I anticipated. In some areas, we accomplished much more than expected, while in other areas we fell far short of our goals. I expect that’s probably true of you too. It’s great to know that man makes his plans but God directs his steps.