Even Introverts Need Crowds
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Even Introverts Need Crowds
One of the core needs of humans is a sense of belonging. For centuries, religion, our tribes, our communities, our families have given us that sense, but modern culture, catalyzed by the internet, has broken down a lot of these connective tissues. And so we look desperately for other places for belonging, places where we can participate in some way... See more
Sarah Tavel • The Era of Participatory Social
Both the singing and the hobby classes also showed significant improvements in physical and mental health, as well as in satisfaction with life; the effect seemed to be driven by a sense of bonding to the group as a whole rather than being anything to do with individual friendships established within the groups.
Robin Dunbar • Friends: Understanding the Power of our Most Important Relationships
You are a reader. You are a musician. You are an athlete. When you join a book club or a band or a cycling group, your identity becomes linked to those around you. Growth and change is no longer an individual pursuit. We are readers. We are musicians. We are cyclists. The shared identity begins to reinforce your personal identity. This is why remai
... See moreJames Clear • Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
Humans are herd animals. We want to fit in, to bond with others, and to earn the respect and approval of our peers. Such inclinations are essential to our survival. For most of our evolutionary history, our ancestors lived in tribes. Becoming separated from the tribe—or worse, being cast out—was a death sentence. “The lone wolf dies, but the pack s
... See moreJames Clear • Atomic Habits: the life-changing million-copy #1 bestseller
remember that no matter how introverted you are, you still have the need for belonging, as all human beings do. What differs among people is how this need gets fulfilled. For example, if you are extremely introverted, your sense of belonging might be satisfied by being a part of your family alone.