Personal Foundation: Strong Community
Nothing worth doing is worth doing alone. Given that, it helps to have a strong personal and professional community; people you can share your love, life, dreams and concerns with to a level of intimacy once reserved for family.
WHEN A PERSON HAS A STRONG COMMUNITY
- Well-rounded, well-connected, reserve in case of trouble. Expands their personal and professional horizons.
- Moves in new, more rewarding directions.
WHAT HAPPENS IF ONE DOESN’T HAVE A COMMUNITY
- Relies excessively on family members to meet needs.
- Misses out on opportunities for personal/professional growth.
THE 10 STEPS TO DEVELOPING A COMMUNITY
❑ I have a best friend.
❑ I have a soul-mate.
❑ I have at least 10 social friends who I enjoy.
❑ I have a successful professional network of at least 25 folks.
❑ I contribute daily (in some way) to people in my community.
❑ I am loved by people in my community.
❑ My friends are happy and healthy; they don’t “need” me.
❑ I feel good enough about myself to be part of a community.
❑ I actively seek out people whose company I enjoy.
❑ I can and do say “no” to people who want to be a part of my community, but with whom I do not feel comfortable.
____ Number of checked boxes (10 max)
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From The Personal Foundation 100-Point Assessment developed by Thomas J. Leonard and Coach U, Inc. Modified by LMK.
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