Actively seek out and join local clubs, groups, or associations, as this is crucial for rejuvenating community, personal happiness, and the overall health of society. The decline of ’third places’ (non-home, non-work social spaces) is leading to a social isolation crisis, and joining helps build essential social capital.
Reduce time spent on passive activities like watching TV or engaging in ‘junk social interaction’ online, and instead, physically go out to form community with local people. Online and parasocial interactions do not provide the nourishing, trustworthy, and full experience of community found in real-life third places.
If there isn’t an obvious group or ’third place’ to sign up for in your area, put in the work to start one yourself. This grassroots effort is essential for planting ‘a thousand different seeds’ of new ways of being in a community spirit and rebuilding social capital.
Cities and governments should take seriously and invest in social infrastructure like libraries, parks, and plazas, as these facilities are crucial for building and marshalling social capital for community purposes. This investment facilitates the informal social interactions necessary for a well-functioning and happier community.
Develop the skill of asking really strong questions, as this is described as a ‘superpower’ for iconic leaders. This skill is vital for understanding and growing companies to incredible heights.
Aim to show up with something ‘radically different’ in your endeavors. This approach is highlighted by iconic leaders as a way to grow companies to incredible heights.
Understand and embrace that the greatest rewards in business and life always come from the greatest risks. This mindset encourages bold action to achieve significant success.