Community = relationships
Communities are created when at least two people begin to feel concern for each other’s welfare.
Charles Vogl • The Art of Community: Seven Principles for Belonging
Relationships don’t form at random. 5 conditions contribute to the depth and speed at which they form:A context for frequent, repeated interaction with a new group of people (e.g. a new school, job, church, club, dorm, living situation, etc.).A high degree of overlap between relationships in the new group.A transition period where people are open t... See more
nfx.com • Your Life Is Driven by Network Effects
“Networks connect; communities care”
medium.com
To create something that others want to join and support, we have to remember a core tenet: communities function best and are most durable when they’re helping members to be more successful in some way in a connected and dynamic world.