140. The Friendship Recession and How to Build Your Dream Community

Create an authentic community during the loneliness epidemic

According to Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, we are currently facing a loneliness epidemic. The lack of connection not only affects our happiness but also our health. In this episode, Michelle and I delve into intentional community-building. As newcomers to South Carolina, creating a community is our top priority. We've developed a deliberate strategy to shape our dream community, one filled with like-minded individuals who inspire personal growth.

Are you also in the process of building a new community? Consider enlisting a friend or partner to join you in forming your dream team—double the fun and double the potential connections! Feel free to download a PDF version of our step-by-step guide on How to Build a Community to keep with you and share as you embark on your new adventure.

Show Notes

• US Department of Health and Human Services on Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy’s Advisory on the Devastating Impact of the Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation in the United States

• Dr. Vivek Murthy’s discussion regarding the Loneliness Epidemic at Yale School of Management

• Find your local death cafe

• Meetup.com

• Bumble for Friends

• The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings by Nick Gray

• Nick Gray discussing The 2-Hour Cocktail Party on Build a Wealthy Spirit episode 120

• Build a Wealthy Spirit’s example of a friend database template on Notion. If you would like your own copy, just click the “duplicate” button in the top right-hand corner of the browser. You will need to have created a notion account to create a duplicate.

• Build a Wealthy Spirit’s step-by-step guide on How to Build a Community

Community Shoutout

• Thank you Joshua Lelonfor your feedback on our Scarcity Mindset Episode!

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