Book Byte #69 "Tribes" by Seth Godin

We need you to Lead Us

📣 Curious Quotes from the Author

“The secret of leadership is simple: Do what you believe in. Paint a picture of the future. Go there. People will follow.”

“A tribe is a group of people connected to one another, connected to a leader, and connected to an idea. For millions of years, human beings have been part of one tribe or another. A group needs only two things to be a tribe: a shared interest and a way to communicate.”

“In a battle between  two ideas, the best one doesn't necessarily win. No, the idea that wins is the one with the most fearless heretic behind it.”

“Change isn't made by asking permission. Change is made by asking forgiveness, later.”

“Leadership, on the other hand, is about creating change you believe in.”

“How was your day? If your answer was "fine," then I don't think you were leading.”

“Leadership is the art of giving people a platform for spreading ideas that work.”

“Life's too short" is repeated often enough to be a cliche, but this time it's true. You don't have enough time to be both unhappy and mediocre. It's not just pointless, it's painful. Instead of wondering when your next vacation is, maybe you ought to set up a life you don't need to escape from.”

“Yes, I think it's okay to abandon the big, established, stuck tribe. It's okay to say to them, "You're not going where I need to go, and there's no way I'm going to persuade all of you to follow me. So rather than standing here watching the opportunities fade away, I'm heading off. I'm betting some of you, the best of you, will follow me.”

“Leaders lead when they take positions, when they connect with their tribes, and when they help the tribe connect to itself.”

📚 Cognition of the Book’s Big Idea:

There are tribes all around us that desire for leadership. And now, because to the power of the internet, anyone may step up and lead a tribe - leaders who are badly needed to shepherd the globe and its tribes to a brighter future.

When something troubles you, be courageous.

The next time something upsets you about the present quo, don't just sit there and be silent; utilize your voice and write a manifesto for the better future you see. Then, publish your message online and share it with as many people as possible.

🛠️Fixing the Tech Industry

The Internet was built for Tribes to thrive. Everyone in this world can find the weird and relatable people that they best get along with. If you feel like even online no one gets you, then you should start putting yourself out there and become their Leader. Without a shadow of a doubt in my mind, I know there are others out there waiting to be led by you.

They need you to show them the way. With AI and instant language translation, language isn’t a barrier now. It’s one of the main reasons I started this newsletter and Club. To bring together Tech Professionals who want to have a growth mindset and help one another to do the same.

🤝Collaborate with others with this Social Media Prompt:

What mixture of hobbies and values can you lead with to find your people?