Resources

Upcoming Events

  • March 2, 2021 (6:30-9pm) – Tribe Community Call –   In our March call, we will explore the Enneagram—it’s origin, how it differs from other personality typing systems, how (and how not to) discover your Enneagram type, and ways to use the Enneagram in consciousness work. This ancient system can help you explore patterns of behavior in yourself and in others, deepen your relationship with your partner, develop clearer communication with friends and family members, get along better with your co-workers and your boss, and become a more effective leader. Click here to register for the call.

  • Join our inaugural Drop-In Group: 

    • If you’re interested in sampling a Challenge-Group-like experience without a long-term commitment

    • First meeting January 28th – email inquiries@tribeofmen.com

Purpose-Finding Resources

  • Books
    • True Purpose, by Tim Kelley, a tribesman. This book describes 12 proven methods to find the unique, individual purpose that is authentically you. Your purpose isn’t a single, vague purpose statement; it is a precise and detailed map for living a deeply fulfilling, powerful, and passionate life. Tim also certifies True Purpose coaches who work with individuals to find their purpose.  A few Tribesmen are purpose coaches as well, learn more from inquiries@tribeofmen.com
    • A Man’s Search for Meaning, by Viktor Frankl.  This 1946 book by Viktor Frankl chronicled his experiences as a prisoner in Nazi concentration camps during World War II, and described his psychotherapeutic method, which involved identifying a purpose in life to feel positive about and then immersively imagining that outcome.
    • Designing Your Life – by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans is a book by Stanford Design School professors, who use design thinking principles and journaling to help readers design a fulfilling life.
    • Strengths Finder 2.0 – by Tom Rath and Gallup.  Discover what you do best every day.  “The StrengthsFinder 2.0” helps you discover what you’re good at (which is useful, and may or may not be purposeful — see Ikigai diagram below) and then with online assessment tools helps you build action plans around your top five themes.
    • Atomic Habits, by James Clear.  People think that when you want to change your life, you need to think big. James Clear knows that real change comes from the compound effect of hundreds of small decisions: doing two push-ups a day, waking up five minutes early, or holding a single short phone call.  He calls them atomic habits.

In this book, Clear shows exactly how minuscule changes can grow into life-altering outcomes. “The trajectory of your life bends in the direction of your habits.”  He uncovers simple life hacks and delves into cutting-edge psychology and neuroscience to explain why they matter. He tells inspiring stories of people who have used the science of tiny habits to stay productive, motivated, and happy.

  • Vision Quest

    • Based on the ancient Native American tradition, Vision Quests typically provide several days of solo time to develop a spiritual connection and get clarity on your life purpose.  A variety of DIY books and articles exist, as well as for-fee guided experiences.  Some tribesmen have done Vision Quests and found them valuable.

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See you (and your partner!) in February!

On behalf of the Tribe,

Best,

Steve