Mr. Beast and his peers held a daily mastermind call for 1,000 days. This intense, peer-to-peer accountability and collaborative learning environment was more impactful than traditional mentorship, propelling all members from 10k to 1M subscribers simultaneously. It highlights the power of shared commitment.
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