For some years I’ve networked my client-base in a WhatsApp community to great effect. However, it wasn’t always like that, and I’ll freely admit I didn’t think it was the wisest of moves when I created it. At the time, I was worried that it would bring unrest and cause gang warfare amongst its members, or even worse collectively backfire on me - it’s creator.
How wrong I was?
The group has become a massive part of working with me in ‘Team Coleman’. It’s a platform where everyone can share the ups and downs of their journeys. A journey to a more meaningful life, safe in the knowledge that they will only receive support and friendship, not judgement.
Right now, WhatsApp provides the perfect environment for this to happen. Previously especially in the early years of the internet, all we had was forums and chatrooms. These were hives of opinion and bullying, and the same happened with the advent of Facebook Groups. And as Facebook might now be considered as somewhat passé, certainly since lockdown, WhatsApp has become the platform for anyone wanting to be part of a group.
The ‘Team Coleman’ Group is a very reactive, adaptive and spontaneous environment, and quite simply people love being part of it. The proof is that it pings all-day long, every day.
And as Mrs. SS a current ‘Team Coleman’ member says, ‘I’m part of a community that has supported me through thick and thin, and thicker. It’s encouraged me to take on challenges that I thought were for other, better, people. I’ve started to realise in this community that maybe I’m not so broken or abnormal and that I can achieve. Maybe also I’m ok’.
Testament indeed.
Now, when my own life-journey began some thirty years ago, there was no connection - you were out there on your own. And if you were battling addiction and wanting to undergo a personal system upgrade, it was a lonely solo-existence. My progress was determined using a simple trial-and-error method, where I learned the hard way how to live life, and live clean, with the hope of a brighter future.
Scroll forwards to 2024, and sharing this knowledge with a group of people who are also searching, as I was back in 1994 for ‘Life’s Ingredient-X’, is super-rewarding, and it got me thinking why the ‘Team Coleman’ Community is so successful.
So, here’s some research.
According to Google, a community is a complex and multifaceted concept that has been fundamental to human survival and well-being throughout history. It encompasses a range of social, cultural, economic, and environmental dimensions, playing a vital role in shaping identities, fostering connections, and supporting development. Communities share a common feature: a sense of belonging and mutual support among their members – TEAM COLEMAN - TICK
At its core, a community is a group of individuals who share common values, interests, or experiences and interact with one another over time. The significance of community lies in its ability to provide emotional support, foster relationships, and create a sense of identity - TEAM COLEMAN - TICK
Humans are inherently social beings, and belonging to a community satisfies a fundamental need for connection and companionship. In fact, research has shown that strong social ties are linked to better mental health, longer life expectancy, and higher levels of happiness - TEAM COLEMAN - TICK
Communities also serve as support networks during times of crisis or difficulty. Whether it’s through providing practical assistance, emotional encouragement, or simply being present, communities play a crucial role in helping individuals navigate challenges – TEAM COLEMAN – TICK.
So, it’s great that ‘Team Coleman’ ticks the boxes, but in back in the real world what I do know is…
The spirit within the ‘Team Coleman’ Group is bigger than any one part and certainly much bigger than anything I can ever deliver.
Ultimately, being part of the ‘Team Coleman’ community provides support, identity, and a sense of belonging. The advice and approval from within are a complete library of knowledge and experience that no one person could ever deliver.
And as ‘Team Coleman’ continues to help people find a brighter future, my heartfelt thanks go to a random cross section of people from around the globe, connected by a simple WhatsApp group – you are my inspiration.
Now if you would like to be part of a unique community and are looking for an adventure, then just contact me and become part of a Group that’s really going places.
1,196 Marathons - 281 Ultras - 9 GWR - 17 Marathon des Sables - 1 Life
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