The problem with taking offense is that it's really hard to figure out what to do with it after you're done using it. Better to just leave it on the table and walk away. Umbrage untaken quietly disappears.
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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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A tribe is defined by shared interests and communication among its members.
In this quote, Seth Godin emphasizes the fundamental aspects of a tribe, which include connection among individuals, their bond to a leader, and a shared idea or purpose. He highlights the historical significance of tribes in human society, suggesting that regardless of the era, humans have always formed groups based on common interests and effective communication, which are essential for creating a sense of belonging and community.
Themes
TribeConnectionCommunityShared InterestsCommunication
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about teamwork and collaboration.
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