A short motivational talk advising community leaders to prioritize contributions that energize them rather than chasing perfection or unsustainable to-do lists. The speaker argues members primarily need communities that enable transformation—new habits, practices, and meaningful connections—and urges leaders to focus time on high-energy, sustainable activities.
I want to contribute things to my community that give me energy, not take it away. What is that set of things that give you energy? It's not do 47 things every day and be perfect, because that's going to blow you out. And nobody wants that. You know who especially doesn't want that is your members. What your members want is for your community to exist in the world. Not only that, they need it. We why do they need it? For results in transformation. For them to be able to build new practices and new habits and to make amazing connections with incredible people on the same path. Spend your time in the places that give you energy, not drain you because you think you have to do it.
