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Most of us think of community as a “nice to have.”Maybe you join a group workout.Maybe you show up to a co-working spot once in a while. But deep down you believe that’s all soft emo stuff. Business and fitness building happens alone in the trenches. If that’s you… you’re wrong. I mean, I agree with you. But the data tells us otherwise. In this week’s solo episode, I walk through the science behind why community is a strategic advantage. Not a soft skill. Whether you're trying to get in shape or scale your business, this one principle will accelerate your journey.Here’s what I cover:* Why we’re literally dying younger—and how loneliness plays a role* The stats behind community as fuel for consistency (hint: 65–95% improvement)* How joining the right group can help you skip steps and avoid rookie mistakes* What Strava, Y Combinator, and Brickyard understand about compounding leverageTimestamps:00:00 – Intro + Why community isn't a luxury04:02 – The loneliness epidemic and its effects06:35 – How community fuels long-term consistency10:24 – Business stats: peer groups and founder survival rates13:50 – Real-world examples: Brickyard, Startup Chile, and more17:21 – Community as a shortcut: skip steps and avoid pain20:17 – Compounding benefits and Metcalfe’s Law24:22 – A challenge to introverts and practical next stepsLet me know what stuck with you this week. I always love hearing your thoughts.— AdamPS: Reply “References” to get the links of all the studies I cited in this pod This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.productmarket.fitness