> The most lasting and effective way to change your life is to change who you’re surrounded by. Since networks so powerfully shape who we are and what we do, the best way to change ourselves is to change our networks.
That's why it's good to be part of groups when you move to a new town, groups that probably will have person with many similarities with you (and not the only one that made you choose them). Be part of a literature group and you'll have things in common that go beyond reading books, as being part of that group will have effect in your time, routes you take within the city, places you'll eat, stores that you'll go, and so on.
Actually I don’t think so. We need the social interaction, to belong, to be part of something larger. we are inherently social, and we inherently “mimic” and absorb from those around us.
Watch a child learn. My 1year old will watch me. Then try and do what I do. Children effectively “absorb” language from their environment- by watching and hearing us the parents speak.
Rather than giving up groups understand how the groups you belong to influence you and then apply some thinking. Take what works for you, reject what does not. Do it consciously.
That's why it's good to be part of groups when you move to a new town, groups that probably will have person with many similarities with you (and not the only one that made you choose them). Be part of a literature group and you'll have things in common that go beyond reading books, as being part of that group will have effect in your time, routes you take within the city, places you'll eat, stores that you'll go, and so on.