Why You Need a Mastemind to Build Persistence: For Lasting Success

"There are four simple steps which lead to the habit of PERSISTENCE. They call for no great amount of intelligence, no particular amount of education, and but little time or effort. The necessary steps are:

4. A FRIENDLY ALLIANCE WITH ONE OR MORE PERSONS WHO WILL ENCOURAGE ONE TO FOLLOW THROUGH WITH BOTH PLAN AND PURPOSE.” Page 147 “Think and Grow Rich.”

Napoleon Hill is telling you something profound here: Persistence is not built in isolation.

• Yes, your desire matters.
• Yes, your definite plan matters.
• Yes, your mindset matters.

But without accountability, encouragement, and aligned support, you are more vulnerable to distraction, self-doubt, or simply giving up when the journey gets tough.

Hill calls this a “friendly alliance.” In modern terms, this could be:

• A mastermind group
• A mentor or coach
• A business partner or accountability buddy
• Even a community of like-minded individuals with a shared mission

The key? They believe in your purpose, respect your plan, and encourage you to persist, especially when you feel like quitting.

Let’s revisit how Hill’s 6-step plan builds wealth:

1. Fix a definite goal.
2. Decide what you’ll give in return.
3. Set a deadline.
4. Create a plan and begin at once.
5. Write a clear statement of all the above.
6. Read your statement twice daily with full belief.

Now — imagine doing all this alone. Motivation fades. Doubt creeps in. Life gets busy. Most people abandon the plan after a few weeks.

But now, imagine doing it with someone who:

• Checks in with you regularly
• Celebrates your progress
• Calls you out when you procrastinate
• Reminds you why you started

That kind of supportive alliance makes your persistence more consistent and your 6-step plan more effective.

Kevin had a clear goal: launch a software company that generated $10K/month in recurring revenue within 12 months. He followed Hill’s 6-step plan and even built a great product.

But after 60 days, he hit resistance: slow customer growth, cash flow stress, and mental fatigue. He started losing momentum.

Kevin started a mastermind group. They met weekly, shared updates, tracked progress, and encouraged one another.

What changed?

• Kevin no longer carried the vision alone.
• He had external reinforcement for his internal desire.
• He stayed consistent and hit his revenue goal 2 months early.

That’s the power of a friendly alliance. It’s not just emotional support it’s a strategic multiplier.

If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, build alliances.

Your 6-step plan is your foundation. But your persistence is the structure and friendly alliances are the beams that hold it up.

You’re not weak for needing support. You’re smart for designing it into your process.

Ask yourself:

• Who in my life will hold me to my purpose and plan?
• Do I have someone I trust to encourage me without enabling excuses?
• Can I join a mastermind, hire a coach, or form a peer alliance this week?

If not, make it a priority. Join our Think and Grow Rich Activator workshop series now!