In the musical “Hamilton,” Aaron Burr sings a number called “The Room Where It Happens.” He is upset that his rival, Hamilton, has been invited into the inner circle of James Madison and Thomas Jefferson to help make decisions that will impact the future of the country. All the while, Burr is left out in the cold.

We all want to be around influencers and decision-makers. However, you don’t have to wait for an invitation. You can create your own “inner circle” by starting a mastermind group.

The general idea of a mastermind group is that you have a set purpose and you meet on a regular basis. Most mastermind groups meet once a week.

A major factor in the success of a mastermind group is the members themselves. They have to be positive and want to grow and learn. They need to want to help other people succeed. They can’t be in it just for themselves.

Why not start your own writer’s mastermind group? Invite a few friends to meet weekly. Each person sets goals and gives an update each week. The whole idea of a mastermind is to share ideas and resources—instead of individual minds, you create one “master mind” that is greater than the sum of the members.

Don’t sit passively by, waiting for an invitation to someone’s circle. Take initiative to create your own mastermind group of writers who are making things happen.

Daily Question: How could a mastermind group help you and a few other writers you know accomplish your goals faster?