The 1357 Plan: How a $5,000 Lost Formula Revolutionized My Daily Learning

Discovery of the 1357 Plan

• 💎 A rare, possibly unique copy of the 1357 Plan for Personal Achievement by Napoleon Hill and W. Clement Stone was discovered during a book-buying trip in Reno.
• 💰 This original binder, purchased for $5,000, was for a club started by Hill and Stone, and its existence was unknown even to Napoleon Hill collectors and foundations.

Launching the 1357 Club

• 🚀 The discovered plan has been republished as a journal and inspired the creation of the 1357 Club, a live daily book club.
• 🗓️ This club involves members gathering on a Zoom call to read their personal development books for exactly 13 minutes and 57 seconds each morning.

The R2A2 Formula for Learning

• 🧠 The core of the method is the R2A2 formula: Recognize, Relate, Assimilate, and Action.
• ✍️ This process encourages readers to treat the book as if the author wrote it specifically for them, fostering a deeper connection and understanding.
• 🎯 By focusing on a single, actionable takeaway from a short reading session, the formula aims to integrate learning effectively into daily life.

Amplifying Results with Masterminds

• 🤝 Napoleon Hill's concept of a mastermind group is integrated into the club to amplify results.
• 🗣️ After reading and journaling, members break into small groups for 7 minutes to share their key takeaways and how they relate to their lives.
• ✨ This interaction stimulates new ideas and perspectives, creating a collective intelligence that is more powerful than individual learning.

Member Experience and Benefits

• ✅ The 1357 Club is presented as a powerful habit that provides accountability and focus at the start of each day.
• 🌟 Members report that the 13 minutes and 57 seconds of focused reading and journaling is the best reading experience they've ever had, leading to daily breakthroughs.
• 🎁 A free journal and two weeks of free access to the club are offered to new members at 1357club.com.