Get Rich Together: Connecting With Groups For Success In Life

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...