What is it that interests you? What is that one thing you could talk about with anybody for hours and hours on end? We all have things we know more about than the average person. These are our passions, and expressing ourselves in these domains is what fuels us. Talking to other people about these topics is what feeds our curiosity. You have the ability to educate other people. Other people who share these interests also have insights and perspectives that can shape your own way of thinking.

So, have you ever heard of a power circle?

The way I see a power circle is a small group of people that gather to talk about a specific topic… with no strings attached. No one is trying to sell anything to anybody, no one is trying to persuade you to a specific point of view. The goal is to promote an environment where everyone can insert their own opinion for the betterment of the entire group. Everyone has something valuable to offer.

It is best to host your power circle in an environment that promotes critical thought and expression. I'm not talking about screaming into each other's ears about digital marketing at the bar at 1am. I'm talking about a place like a quiet restaurant, where you can hear other people's opinions, process them, and express your own thoughts effectively. You could even host a power circle in your own home. In today's time, it is even more important to practice this with the evolution of phones and what they do to our attention. Putting the phones away for a half hour and engaging in open conversation is what is going to grow your mind.

Your mind is a garden… the things you learn in a power circle are the seeds!