Why I Love Communities

October 11th, 2009 Comments

Just one of the many stories people will be sharing at TribeCon; why do you love communities?

Why I Love Communities from Taylor Davidson on Vimeo.

Why do I love communities? Honestly, I love communities because they are the only things I have.

And that’s why I’m looking forward to TribeCon in New Orleans, Oct 29-30, a conference *about* the power of communities.

Want to learn more about TribeCon? Check out:

The details about the event,
The list of speakers,
Seven reasons why your boss should send you to TribeCon,
Follow TribeCon on Twitter and Facebook,
And check out why communities matter to Sloane.

And of course, tell your communities and buy tickets to come to TribeCon. I’ll see you there.

And, when you buy tickets, get a 25% discount by using the code “Starnes” to support TeamStarnes or by using the code “Schultz” to support Team Schultz; just a little friendly competition…

By Taylor Davidson. Posted October 11th, 2009. Category: Innovation & Entrepreneurship Comments

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ericajoh

Well said.

As I see it, cities around the world (and the online world) are made of communities. Without them, what would we have? They provide a sense of belongingness, build bridges between people of different backgrounds and let us exchange ideas and form valuable connections.

The challenge, and the fun part, is to find the right communities (off- and online), where you'll get the best value, can contribute the most, make a difference, find inspiration and, most of all, learn.

Chris Schultz

Thanks Taylor, great video. I think the idea of connecting disparate communities is truly one of your important values. I've met a lot of other people doing similar things in other communities through you. Thanks for this.

Taylor Davidson

Thanks Chris; and there are still a lot of communities out there ready
to be connected.

patrickkeenan

Great thoughts, people to ideas, ideas to ideas, people to people. Bridge those boundaries!

Taylor Davidson

Thanks Patrick, and as you know, one of my biggest areas of interest
over the past year + has been learning and figuring out better ways to
do the connecting (people and ideas). I know you have learned a lot
through The Movement...

Eugene

Great video...

Though I question your assertion that communities are "the only thing" you have. I think communities are essential for helping one grow, cultivating one's thoughts, or allowing for one to experience things that one otherwise might have missed. But what about your own beliefs, biases, and aspirations? Perhaps there are some things for which communities cannot influence you. There is great value in communities, but perhaps you give them too much credit here. Thoughts?

ericajoh

I agree that communities are vital for helping one grow, but your own beliefs and aspirations can very well exist within communities. One doesn't necessarily exclude the other.

Taylor Davidson

Well said :)

Taylor Davidson

The loss of context while compacting stories into soundbites often leaves us a little too open to interpretation. But you've read and followed for a long time, so you make a good and valid point.

Taken literally, yes, I have a lot more than communities. I do have a lot of beliefs, aspirations, original thoughts and abilities, but:
1) they have been shaped by the learnings from many communities, and
2) without the support of others, it's hard to get anywhere on our own.

<del>Crowds still require individuals to function, to grow, to succeed.</del>

I'll re-phrase:

Communities and individuals require each other to function, to grow, to succeed.

Eugene

Taylor, thanks for the clarification. I didn't mean to rule out that quote. It just seemed a bit strange to phrase it the way you did, not least because it made it sound like you were entirely shaped or influenced by communities...

Ericajoh makes a great point in the comment below, that it is entirely possible (perhaps even vital) to have our own beliefs and aspirations to exist within (be independent of) the communities.

Taylor Davidson

I appreciate the feedback: your comment was spot on. Perhaps I used the wrong soundbite :)