Financial independence enthusiasts often overlook or underutilize the power of community. I am talking about the transformative potential of community. But who could blame them: Most communities are ineffective. It's not merely about networking events or group lunches, it's about leveraging the collective power of like-minded individuals to propel oneself on all things FIREDOM: values-based spending, revenue generation, personal fulfillment, etc.
Let me share a few stories to get you thinking:
The child upbringinig co-op
The vacation community
The business group study group