The Mastermind Principle

For where two or three are gathered in my name, there I am in the midst of them.
- Matthew 18:20

The To Think is to Create concept was seriously explored in the first run of PSI’s Contuing Education entitled “The Mastermind Principle.”

The Mastermind Principle is based on an ancient premise that the combined energies of two or more like-minded individuals is many times greater than the sum total of the individual energies involved. The Mastermind Principle also teaches that other like-minded idividuals can believe and accept as true things which we find hard to conceive and believe for ourselves.

Napoleon Hill is credited with coining the phrase 'Master Mind' (more commonly, Mastermind). The 'Master Mind' may be defined as: “coordination of knowledge and effort in a spirit of harmony, between two or more people, for the attainment of a definite purpose.” In Think and Grow Rich, Hill discusses his creation of Master Mind groups and how these groups could multiply an individual's brain power and continually motivate positive emotions. However, the Master Mind was a deeper and more powerful connection than mere synergetic cooperation would suggest, and requires an understanding of Hill's belief's about the brain and the nature of energy (particularly thought energy) within Thomas Edison's cosmological understanding of matter and energy. In describing the Philosophy of Achievement, Hill was careful in his writings to examine the brain as a sending/receiving station for thought; and for the first time in history explained to the world that like-mindedness had a physical basis. Hence the Master Mind, governed by the laws of mutual attraction, could only exist if like-mindedness was achieved between individuals. Scientists had only recently (in Hill's time) shown that the brain was the true source of thought, and hence like-mindedness could now have a true physical underpinning from the point of view of science. (from The Free Dictionary by Farlex http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/Napoleon+Hill)

Last August 14, PSI graduates gathered at the PSI Seminar hall to listen to the story of one successful Mastermind (MM) Group – that of Lourdes de Luna, Don Esguerra and Sharon Que. Their MM Group started last February 25 2007 and it is still going strong up to now.

Here are some of the highlights of the seminar:

• Formula for Creating a Mastermind Group
• The Mastermind Process
• Success stories of the MM group of Lourdes, Sharon and Don
• “Your thinking creates your result”
• (BONUS MODULE) Awareness of your money blue print and your psychological wallet

SECRETS TO LOOK FAB by Nasrin Fard

Workshop Highlights

-Why looking good is important

- Identify where you are now and what are the possibilities for you

- Best fashion for different body types

- Best colors for different skin types

- Do's and dont's in fashion and skin care

When: December 8, 2008 7-9pm

Where: PSI Seminar RoomUnit 604, Metropolitan Terraces, Metropolitan Ave. Makati

Investment: PHP 500.00

You may deposit your payment at PSI's Metrobank Account: PURPOSEFUL STEWARDSHIP INSTITUTE INC. Acct #: 1753175509756 to avail a slot

Team 72 - Going Beyond Limits

The 72nd team of Starshooters ended their 90 day journey last November 9, 2008.

It was a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious time for them during showtime and afterwards seeing a deeper purpose for their goals on their 3rd intensive.

Archer Aries Tapay experienced 'Ohana; Shining Star Tara Verzosa celebrated creativity and love with her 5 delectable chocolate variants; Alwyn Lee showed the team how to win in personal and professional life by awakening his passion; Mares Si showed that to accomplish the things you truly want... believing in yourself is the key; Erich Rodinas experienced walking the talk inspite and despite of the obstacles; Monchot Ongsiako proved that he can conquer any goliath with his drive to be the best that he can be; Iron Man Manny dela Serna ran the extra mile for his team; Lhai Alberca became more confident by experiencing liberty; Tessie Bureros showed power over her obstacles by flying from Agusan and creating the abundance she deserve and Mr. Taipan, Eric Soriano brought his company, Philippine Autoclub, to greater heights by affirming the true value of what he does.

Mentoring and sometimes tormenting this team to reach their goals were their coaches: Jess Rodinas, Mare Abella, Nel Herrera, Anton Bautista, Ritchie Chan, Ruth Aseron and Sheryl Baladjay. Leading the coaches team was Jane Mata, and they were supported by the facilitators Alice Serna and Sonny Vicente.

This is Team 72 - The team that went Beyond their Limits to Know, Win and Become the Number 1 Thinker that they are now.

Check out their pics :) http://psigraduates.multiply.com/photos/album/5/STARSHOOTERS_TEAM_72#

New Number 1 Thinkers - Team 71!!!

Last August 24, 2008, eleven individuals officially became number 1 Thinkers. These unbeatable players were Sally Abella, Let-let Bellosillo, Chino Felix, Richard Fernandez, Niña Narciso, Milan Santiago, Pam Santiago, Wen Sarmiento, Catherine Suelto, Alvin Tan and Allen Yu.

Throughout the 90 day journey, they were guided by their excellent and fun loving coaches: Red Molleda, Thea Santos, Noi Tchoi, Nitnit Wong and Vickie Vicente, who is also the Program Director of Starshooters. They were headed by the powerful and committed headcoach Mr. Sonny Vicente, who is also part of the facilitating team together with Alice Serna and the faci-in-training Ritchie Chan.

This team will face another journey, set new goals and are ready for another breakthrough. Good luck Team 71!

A NIGHT OF STARS

A NIGHT OF STARS

It was one spooktacular evening as Starshooters get together last October 30, 2008 at La Maison, Podium. A Night of Stars (A Masquerade and Costume Party) was a success as numerous Number 1 Thinkers gathered together to celebrate and have fun fun fun…

We want to acknowledge the the presence of the following Starshooters (Baby of Team 47 and Beloy Bellosillo of Team 48 with their daugther Let let of Team 71. With them are Eds, Jesame, Ed and tita Baby’s smart granddaugther, baby Ishing; Santi of Team 62 and Lily Umali of team 60; Rocel Borrillo of Team 24; Robi Caguiat of Team 33; Ray Alcoseba of Team 51, Ariel Mañalac and Marissa Alcoseba of Team 55; Camille Martinez of Team 57; Tristan Maharlika, Kate Lacson and Fish Florencio of Team 62;Laarni de Guzman, Ruth Ang Ban Giok,Ritchie Chan, Psalm Ronquillo and Nino Tchoi of Team 63; Leah Buhain and Agnes Bonifacio of Team 64; Jane Mata, Sheryl Baladjay and Jess Rodinas of Team 65; Jo Tchoi and Marlo Parentela of Team 66; Arthur Grandeza of Team 67; Fritzie Rojas of Team 68; Ruth Aseron, Mare Abella and Vickie Martinoff of Team 70. Vickie was with her husband Bjorn and daugther Minday; Alwyn Lee and Eric Soriano of Team 72 and finally, Kyler Lee, Jay-R Magtibay, Mariel Evero, Cha-cha Miro, Nasrin Fard, Rose Ibañes, Ma-anne San Diego, Gerry Sy and Chris Magtibay of Team 73). Of course Starshooters would not be complete without the Program Director, Vickie Vicente of Team 9 and the Facilitators, Sonny Vicente of Team 12 and Alice Serna of Team 11.

It was a night of laughter and abundance. Promoter Robi Caguiat headed the fun with his ala - stand up comedy hosting, making everyone laughed their hearts out. Talents are also showcased as Ma-anne San Diego fo Team 73, Jo Tchoi of Team 66, Leah Buhain of Team 64 and Psalm Ronquillo of Team 63 seranaded the audience with their lovely voices.

Lots of prizes were also given away that night – and we wish to thank the following for their generosity and abundance – Mare Abella, Lily and Santi Umali, Baby and Beloy Bellosillo, Ariel Mañalac, Ed Abella and Eric Soriano. Early bird went to Kyler Lee, Grand raffle prize went to Cha-cha Miro and Best in costume went to Nasrin Fard

Of course this party would not be possible thanks to the idea of Tita Vickie, to Ray and Marissa Alcoseba of La Maison for allowing us to use the place and the organizing skills of Sheryl Baladjay and Jane Mata of Team 65.

PSI Inc. to Launch PSI NGO

PSI NGO
The board of PSI Inc. has approved the motion to seriously explore the putting up of a PSI NGO - Micro-financing Project. The said project will be a common vehicle for graduates to give back to the community.

The PSI NGO venturing into Microfinance is a brainchild of two of PSI’s respected facilitators, Kokoy Reonisto and Sonny Vicente. Both attended a seminar of Dr. Jaime Aristotle Alip – the founder of the most successful micro-financing organizations in the Philippines. Dr. Alip is also the recipient of the 2008 Ramon Mgasaysay Award for founding an improved version of the Grameen Banking Approach founded by Dr. Yunus from Bangladesh.

Micro-financing
Micro-financing is providing a broad range of financial services such as deposits, loans, payment services, money transfers and insurance products to the economically- challenged and low income households and other micro enterprises. These services however should NOT be mistaken as subsidized credit, a dole out, a salary / consumption loan NOR a cure to all poverty.

The clients of the project are the economically-active, entrepreneurial poor (e-poor) i.e. shopkeepers, ambulant vendors and household entrepreneurs. These are the clients who have stable economic activities and will be able to sustain and enhance them if only they are provided with even a small amount of readily available funds.
The details on the operation can best be provided on the general meeting of the investors in November where clarification and additional information will be provided.


Call for Investors to Make a Difference
Kokoy has observed that quite a number of PSI grads would like to give back or pay it forward because of the positive results they got in applying the learning from PSI seminars and programs. He thought that this can be an effective way of putting up a common vehicle for the graduates in pulling their resources (synergy) together to give or pay forward.

The board is now collating and researching the numbers and activities to be done to add flesh to Kokoy’s thought. One crucial activity is identifying the first batch of investors consisting of 100 PSI graduates who will be contributing P10,000 each which will be the initial seed money of the project.

When all details are squared away, the board will launch the project on November 22, 2008, Saturday 2pm at the PSI office. If you are interested please call Vickie Vicente at 8960938 / 8970900 / 09274322462.

PSI OUTREACH PROGRAM

Making children happy and loved has been our tradition for the past 7 years. Sr. John Vianney of the Missionary Sisters of Charity of Mother Teresa of Tayuman, Tondo Manila is requesting us once more to take care of 900 children, ages 9-10 years old this Christmas season. These children are taking religion classes under the care of the Sisters.

We would like to open this opportunity to all PSI graduates who would like to make a difference in the lives of these children. We will pack all donations on Dec. 12 put them in goody bags and distribute them on Dec. 13, 8am at the grounds of the Old and Dying located in Tayuman, Tondo Manila. Many of our graduates have found joy in participating in the packing and distribution of these goods. Once again we invite you to join us again this year. What we are asking from you is not much. You can choose from ANY of the following items; 1 kilo of rice, 2 canned goods, 1 kilo of sugar, 1 pc of bath and laundry soap, 1 box of toothpaste, 2 pcs of noodles, 1 pack of biscuits, candies, 1 can of milk, 1 pack of juice, 1 tshirt or shorts. You can also donate cash since we also provide breakfast for them.



You may send your donations to the PSI Office, Unit 604 Metropolitan Terraces, Sacred Heart St cor Kamagong & Metropolitan Ave., Makati. Or you may call us at 896-0938; 897-0900 or 492-7578 if you want the goodies to be picked up in your place.