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I accidentally joined a little cult called BAMBU that has let me experience some of the most meaningful relationships I have ever had.
Before I brag about my friends, I want to first share that I have never felt a strong sense of community after I first dropped out of college at 18.
Most people my age couldn’t relate to me and vice versa.I didn’t drink or smoke (often). I cared very little about dating. I had no interest in going to raves (anymore). I had no midterms or homework since I wasn’t in school. So what do I talk about with other 18-year-olds?
Venturing off and trying to start my own business left me unable to connect with friends my age, isolated at coffee shops, and led me down a dark place. It felt terrible and incredibly lonely.
This feeling of isolation started my quest to find friends who were as weird as I was.
I didn’t know what I was looking for at the time but I wanted to find other people who took unconventional paths, also felt like a misfit, enjoyed reading (and applying) lessons from books to improve themselves, prioritizing agency over their lives, and having a strong desire to help others.
After four years of going to conferences, socials, events, and even hosting my own gatherings… I feel like I was FINALLY…
