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Michael James's avatar

This is really helpful. I see how it is a small step towards ideas of community economies and commitment pooling. I think we need to find smaller and more basic increments similar to inviting a visitor. Or reaching out to another person. or posting on socials. or helping setup chairs. in quaker communities I've noticed that broadly volunteering and joining a committee is a way that is offered for people to become prat of the community and signals that they are committed and trustworthy. so I think that doing things especially reliably is a way to signal to others you're serious, and yourself feel more part of it

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Loisel Wilson's avatar

Yes - I whole heartedly agree. Small but meaningful steps create a very solid foundation of trust and identity. In my start-up this is what we are creating. A product with a brand that is conceptually and organizationally sustainable. You can't underestimate the small but powerful trust-building efforts!

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