David Spinks • The Annual Life Review
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The community opportunity often lies in creating an experience that has nothing to do with your topic (ie. a hiking trip for accountants). Our default is to do something focused on the topic like a “talk” or “course” or “discussion group” but sometimes, just having them do something fun together is much more effective. The goal is to get your members to experience each other in unique ways. Look for things that everyone likes, things that “transcend identity”, like nature, sports, health, art, food, etc.
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Review Pinpoint your people If you’re going to build a community with a group of people, you’ll need to know who they are and identify a purpose that will bring them together. Before getting caught up in what you’ll do together, try to answer the following questions: Who do you want to get together? As an individual . . . Who do I care most deeply
... See morePeople participate in communities for a variety of reasons—to sing, to lose weight, to read stories that speak to them. But regardless of what drives people to show up for the first time, the relationships they form are what will bring them back.
I’d argue that, especially today, community—real community—is not just a nice-to-have. It’s essential. It’s the best way to navigate change and uncertainty. It’s the best way to become resilient, build new practices, and create the life we want. It’s the only way to experience the beauty and confidence that comes from belonging. It’s where we can g
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