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Would You DEFINITELY Buy A Sequencer That Was...

ASeq Newsletter • 65 implied HN points • 23 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Community Building
  1. The post discusses a poll for what people want in a sequencer, without vendors guiding the surveys.
  2. Considerations in the polls include the idea of a sequencer being identical except for one magical different feature from a new vendor.
  3. The poll asks if you would definitely buy the sequencer, potentially changing a planned purchasing decision.

Spend time with people you like and want to emulate

Sex and the State • 21 implied HN points • 26 Oct 24
🎭️ Culture Community Building
  1. Surround yourself with people you admire and enjoy being with. This helps you grow and learn from their positive qualities.
  2. If you want to improve in any area of your life, choose environments and relationships that support your goals and aspirations.
  3. Pay attention to the relationships you want to emulate. Spending time with those couples or individuals can guide you towards healthier connections in your own life.

Peace

Charles Eisenstein • 7 implied HN points • 21 Jun 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Community Building
  1. It’s important to understand that we may not have the power to stop a war once it's started, as many factors lead to these conflicts. Instead of trying to be a hero and fix everything, we should focus on building communities dedicated to peace.
  2. Creating lasting peace requires inner work and a shift in how we think about conflict. We need to change the stories we tell ourselves about war and understand that many problems stem from past solutions that don’t work anymore.
  3. The urgency we feel during crises is a reminder that issues have always been present. Instead of just reacting to immediate conflicts, we should address the deeper reasons behind them and work continuously towards peace.
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The home as a place of production

City Quitters • 3 HN points • 27 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Community Building
  1. Homes should be places of making things, not just for comfort and convenience. By doing simple tasks ourselves, we can feel more empowered and connected to our lives.
  2. Self-sufficiency is becoming important again as we face climate challenges. By growing our own food and learning new skills, we can find more joy and contentment in life.
  3. We need to rethink how technology fits into our homes. Instead of letting it take over, we can use it to support hands-on activities and community connections.

Two Years of Frame-Changing Ideas

Creative Destruction • 36 implied HN points • 03 Jan 24
🚌 Education Community Building
  1. The newsletter saw significant growth in subscribers and views in 2023, reaching around 2,360 subscribers and 12,000 views per month on average.
  2. Top posts of 2023 focused on reframing productivity, promoting climate action, and transforming worldviews.
  3. Plans for 2024 include focusing on audience growth, establishing clear branding around the concept of reframing, and aiming to make the newsletter financially viable.

Strikepost #1: The Kirkby Rent Strikes (1972)

The 21st Century Proletarian • 19 implied HN points • 28 Aug 22
🎭️ Culture Community Building
  1. A self-organised women's group initiated a 14-month-long strike in the Kirkby Rent Strikes of 1972, highlighting the importance of worker-tenant collaboration.
  2. The Kirkby Rent Strikes failed due to a lack of national response and support from worker unions, showing the necessity for tenant and worker organizations to work together for impactful class struggle.
  3. Lessons from the Kirkby Rent Strikes emphasize the power of solidarity between tenants and workers, showcasing the need for strong unions to engage in timely initiatives for successful collective action.

Searching For My City

Reboot • 24 implied HN points • 09 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Community Building
  1. Early online communities like Bulletin Board Systems (BBSs) fostered local connections and community building through text-based websites and local forums.
  2. Platforms like Yelp and Google Maps have shifted the focus from local community engagement to commercialized consumption, impacting the way we interact with and perceive our cities.
  3. Creating and sustaining place-based digital networks presents challenges, but initiatives like DIY internet radio stations showcase the potential for online communities to embrace local culture and connection.

Eight Pro-Social Platforms that Didn't Work

techandsocialcohesion • 1 HN point • 21 May 24
🕹 Technology Community Building
  1. Building platforms for civil discourse online is challenging due to the nature of public information spreading too quickly.
  2. Creating pro-social platforms requires finding existing behaviors that are great and painful enough to justify widespread adoption of a new app.
  3. Facilitating smaller and private conversations online tends to lead to more civilized discussions compared to public platforms like Twitter.

A Letter from the Other Shore

David Spinks' Newsletter • 7 implied HN points • 24 Oct 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Community Building
  1. Hakomi therapy is a unique way that helps people understand their feelings and experiences better. It involves a therapist guiding clients gently to explore their emotions and find their own solutions.
  2. Community retreats can be powerful for personal growth and healing. They offer a supportive space for people to connect and share their journeys in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
  3. Coaching is evolving with new focus areas like helping people during life transitions, building conscious communities, and supporting those who have faced public cancelation. It's about finding and nurturing a better sense of self and community.

I’m baaaaaaack

David Spinks' Newsletter • 14 implied HN points • 07 Mar 23
💼 Business Community Building
  1. The author is back from parental leave and feeling excited to return to work.
  2. During the author's leave, they focused on writing, consulting, and building their business.
  3. The author plans to maintain a daily writing habit, continue consulting, and grow their Talent Collective.

Networking as a Superpower

Perspectives • 6 implied HN points • 29 Feb 24
💼 Business Community Building
  1. Networking is an investment that yields dividends - it's about connecting with like-minded individuals, not just transactional relationships.
  2. Building a network requires effort, but starting with small habits, finding like-minded communities, and being helpful can make it easier and enjoyable.
  3. Practicing thought leadership, embracing public speaking, and building communities are effective ways to grow your network and create a self-sustaining networking flywheel.

The Next Five Years

Charles Eisenstein • 8 implied HN points • 16 Apr 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Community Building
  1. The next five years will bring turbulence and unraveling of old collective stories and agreements.
  2. Staying sane amidst societal madness requires understanding courage, madness, manipulation, and vulnerability.
  3. Maintaining sanity involves restoring relationships and connecting with others.

Go Ahead, Be Bossy

David Spinks' Newsletter • 7 implied HN points • 14 Mar 23
💼 Business Community Building
  1. In community settings, being specific and giving clear instructions is valuable for members.
  2. Facilitators should guide various aspects such as introductions, participation, and discussion management.
  3. Being bossy in a community setting is about providing direction and adding value without being overbearing.

Ten True Regulars

David Spinks' Newsletter • 6 implied HN points • 28 Mar 23
💼 Business Community Building
  1. To build a successful community, focus on having ten true regulars instead of 1,000 fans.
  2. Only a small percentage of members will actively participate in a community.
  3. Starting with three active members can help build a strong foundation for a thriving community.

How to Activate your Community for Impact

David Spinks' Newsletter • 5 implied HN points • 16 May 23
💼 Business Community Building
  1. Invest in activating your community for impact to provide unique value to members and deepen commitment.
  2. Consider utilizing the PACT model to determine how your community can impact: Product, Advocacy, Contributions, or Time.
  3. Transform community engagement into action by starting small, evolving based on feedback, setting clear boundaries, and celebrating community through storytelling.

Once a Maintainer: Matt Wynne

Once a Maintainer • 1 HN point • 15 May 23
🕹 Technology Community Building
  1. Diversity in open source is important and efforts should be made to create a welcoming community for everyone.
  2. Getting more people into open source requires making it equitable so that everyone can participate, and fostering a culture of learning and sharing.
  3. Contributing to open source should be a positive and welcoming experience, and individuals and companies should invest resources into supporting open source initiatives.

👊🏽 I'm Hiring!

UnfairNation by Ehsan Zaffar • 1 implied HN point • 03 Mar 23
💼 Business Community Building
  1. The Urban Doom Loop: Empty buildings and storefronts post-pandemic in cities like NYC and Chicago.
  2. Lack of Native American Representation in Congress: Only two Native Americans in the House of Representatives.
  3. The Power of Action: Reflecting on people who work to make the world better versus those who don't.

You're invited to a sneak peek

Mehdeeka • 0 implied HN points • 28 Apr 23
💼 Business Community Building
  1. Mehdeeka Focus Network offers a dedicated hour per week for feedback and brainstorming
  2. The network ensures a safe space for sharing work without worrying about competition
  3. The commitment involves 1 hour per week for 6 weeks, focusing on professional development

Join me on Notes

Rod’s Blog • 0 implied HN points • 11 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Community Building
  1. Notes on Substack is a new space for sharing links, short posts, quotes, photos, and more.
  2. Subscribers to Rod's Blog automatically see his Notes, where they can like, reply, or share.
  3. Readers can also share their own notes, creating a space for sharing thoughts, ideas, and quotes with others.

Chapter 4: Build A Team By Empowering People | Building YIMBYs of NoVA

Cornerstone • 0 implied HN points • 19 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Community Building
  1. Team building involves empowering and growing individuals based on their strengths and weaknesses, not against each other. Delegating tasks helps build skills, experience, and confidence.
  2. Roles and structure within a team are vital for specialization and effective execution. Assigning specific roles allows individuals to focus on their strengths and contribute effectively.
  3. Recruitment for a team can come from active community members or experienced individuals. Having a diverse team with various backgrounds and talents is crucial for success.