Let's write a list of things we like to do.

Then we'll divide it into two columns.

• The first column is for activities in a community.

• The second column is for solo activities.

Now let's look at why it's important to practice solos in the community, even if you perform them alone.

The best indicator of the success of something is how many hours you practice it.

In life, the best and worst things always happen around people. So joining a community is always scary and rewarding. It can be a positive or negative experience.

• It can uplift you or destroy you.

• You can learn faster or slow down.

• You create quick feedback loops for good and bad things.

Ultimately, you'll get the most out of any activity, good or bad, if you do it in the community.

And if you don’t enjoy the trying part, you’ll never do it long enough to reach your goal. (Bregman 2011)

Join a community to practice together.

My passion is reading, writing, and trading. I love doing these things alone, but I don't mind sharing them with others.

These are all activities that are usually done alone, but that doesn't stop me from looking for communities around these topics to increase my motivation, keep me on track, and get better feedback loops.

• You can read on your own. But I usually go to a reading club, share the books I'm reading online, and meet up with people who also like to read.

• You can write on your own. But I'm writing in a challenge where people like me write 30 essays in 30 days.

• You can trade on your own. But I'm part of trading communities where people share their trades and learn from each other.

Bregman, Peter: 18 Minutes: Find Your Focus, Master Distraction, and Get the Right Things Done, 2011