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I led a Bike Rave last night. I was interviewed about my definition of belonging & how to create it. I also had a positive interaction with someone I disliked.
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Create belonging through the body, not the intellect
Choose the right level of self-promotion in your connections.
Flip your perception of someone you dislike.
Warm up a crowd, literally.
⚠ This is the public version of my Lab from last week.
KICKOFF QUOTE
Desire begins with recognizing the absence of a presence that was stimulating or gratifying or comforting. Desire holds within it the sense that something is missing.
— Polly Young-Eisendrath, discussing the psychology of desire.
IMPLEMENTATION
Every week, I introduce one practical behavior I have added to my life.
Do things for people without them having to ask. It makes them much happier in two ways — 1. surprise. 2. they tell themselves they’re valued.
example: washing my girlfriend’s car
NEW GROUP BONDING EXPERIENCE
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NEW ARTICLE
How To Stop Taking People For Granted.
WHERE IS JACQUES?
Working on a new e-commerce business with his friend — The PeeSport portable pee bottle — the most hilarious practical gift. VIDEO.
If you’re serious about designing and leading community experiences for your team, company, friend group, or conference… here's how I can help.
1 MY INNER CIRCLE & GENEROSITY NETWORK
Listen to my private podcast where I share real examples & tools from facilitating events across the world.
2 JOYLAB — LEADERSHIP & HAPPINESS TRAINING
My community meets weekly for a class that gives you practical tools based on the science of joy — so you can foster belonging & joy for yourself and others.
3 HIRE ME FOR YOUR EVENT
From festivals to corporate offsites to weddings, my science of joy methodology unites and uplifts guests, creating lasting memories and mental health.
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