Why I joined a $250 mastermind group

Hey everyone,

If you’re new here, welcome to Thoughts by Adel, where I brain dump interesting stuff I’ve been working on or thinking about over the last week.

In today’s short blog, let’s talk about why I paid $250 to join a mastermind group.

• My newsletter isn’t working for me. When I first started this newsletter, I thought of it as a way to expand my network, connect with potential customers, and find partners for my future business.
  
  However, what I didn’t anticipate was how much time and energy it would consume. Building side projects and writing about it, which already take a week to complete, leaves me with little energy to focus on actually starting my business.
  
  I’ve come to realize that I might have done things in the wrong order. Maybe, I should’ve started the business first and then created content related to it. But I have no idea. Which brings me to my next point.

  
  

• A mastermind group is the answer. I mean, if I’m having some trouble looking for answers and advice, I might as well find a community with the same problems. Plus, most of the successful entrepreneurs I know had their own mastermind groups when they first started out.
  
  Since I was already part of the MicroConf community, I obviously looked into their own masterminds program: MicroConf Masterminds. The organizers promise to match you with peers in the same timezone and with similar skill levels. Since I’m a beginner, I’m expected to join a group of all beginners, which is reassuring.
  
  The idea of being part of a curated group where everyone is on the same page intrigued me.
  

• But, I hesitated. $250 is a significant amount, and I wondered if I could find a similar group for free.
  
  But then I remembered my current network of tech professionals. While they’re fantastic, I don’t have anyone from sales and marketing to ask for help. Even worse, I literally only know 3 people who are serious about starting their own startup.
  
  This mastermind group, being curated, offers a diverse range of skills that I lack, making the investment worthwhile.

• And I need accountability. I need to start working on my business, and being part of a group with similar goals can provide the push I need. Knowing that I have to report my progress to a group will motivate me to stay on track and actually get things done.

Joining this mastermind group is a strategic move to refocus my efforts on building a business rather than just an audience. It won’t start until some time in July, so I’ll continue posting random stuff in this newsletter. But do expect some changes once I’m part of a group.

That’s all for this week…but one more thing. If you’re enjoying this, can you do me a favor and forward it to a friend? Thanks.

-Adel