Toolbox | Moving to a new city (social breakthrough strategy)

In today’s episode, we cover moving to a new city with AJ, Johnny, and Michael.

Moving to a new city can often feel like a scary or intimidating life event, but it doesn’t have to—so why does moving feel like a bad thing, what can you do to look at moving as an exciting opportunity, and what can you do to make sure you live a fulfilling life no matter where you go?

What to Listen For
Introduction – 0:00
What should you NOT do if you want to create a new life when moving to a new city?
What can you do to meet new people in a city before you move there?

Third Place: what is it and why do we need it? – 11:41
What is the “third place” and why is it important for the health and strength of every community and its residents?
What is the most important factor in a communal meeting place within your community?

How to find (or create) your third place – 21:56
What easy exercise can you do today to find a great place to meet new people who share your interests and are open to meeting new people?
Where can you look to experience your city from a different perspective that makes it easy to meet new people?

Meeting people made easy – 36:40
Why is it important to have missions in life and what missions can you give yourself with to make it easy to build a social circle anywhere in the world?

Moving to a new city can be scary when you don’t know anyone there, but it doesn’t have to be. There are several things you can do to make the process of building a social circle or professional network from scratch easy. Start by making a list of hobbies or interests you enjoy and look for opportunities to engage in those activities in the city you’re moving to.

Be sure to grab a copy of our Move To A New City Checklist: https://theartofcharm.com/newcity

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Resources from this Episode

The Great Good Place: Cafes, Coffee Shops, Bookstores, Bars, Hair Salons, and Other Hangouts at the Heart of a Community by Ray Oldenburg

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