Get Rich Together: Connecting With Groups For Success In Life And Business

In his book Bowling Alone, Robert Putnam laments a plight common to many people today: we’re disconnected from others and lack a sense of community. As a creative person, you may feel this more acutely. While we need to have solitude to generate our next creative genius, we also need support of peers. If you’re feeling isolated, take the initiative to generate groups.

Connecting in groups can enhance our lives immeasurably. Here are some reasons why you should consider being a groupie:

? share the journey: writers, artists, investors, entrepreneurs can learn and grow more with others
? glean tips and ideas you would not find on your own
? be inspired by others’ boldness and successes
? get support from your peers
? have regular accountability.

The inroads I’ve made on all my goals are largely due to the conversations I have with my groups: my Rich Women group, my writing group, and my book group. Without regular gatherings, I would still be looking for a retirement account, and would still be eking out chapter one of my novel.

Ready to commune with others? You may consider starting a group. There are several steps to initiating groups, whether they be writing groups, art support groups, financial empowerment groups, investment clubs or whatever tribe you need to move forward in life.

First, figure out what you want. Write down the characteristics of your ideal group. Include:

? regularity of meeting
? size of group
? group’s focus
? qualities you want to see in the group members
? where you meet and how long the sessions are.

Your ideal vision of your group might look like this:

“My Rich Women group meets once a month. In the summer, we meet outdoors at a park, and in winter months, we meet at a caf

Get Rich Together: Connecting With Groups For Success In Life And Business

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