Connecting Quote by Seth Godin
“What tribes are, is a very simple concept that goes back 50 million years. It's about leading and connecting people and ideas. And it's something that people have wanted forever.”
About This Quote
Tribes are ancient, simple groups that connect people around shared ideas, fulfilling a timeless human desire.
In simple terms: Tribes unite people with common purpose.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate community around your ideas.
Themes
leadership
community
human connection
history
psychology
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- branding
- social movements
- online communities
- team building
Key Concepts
Social identity
collective purpose
network effects
Questions to Reflect On
- What values define your tribe?
- How do you include diverse perspectives?
A Different Perspective
Tribes can become echo chambers.
![“I went to a mosque in Philadelphia with [my wife] in December 24, 1999. And we we went to this mosque in Philly, and I just had such a strong reaction to the prayer. And I was really emotionally - I felt really grounded at that time. And so to be in this prayer and the imam is doing the prayer in…” quote by Mahershala Ali](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d31/mahershala-ali-6687_attention_i-went-to-a-mosque-in-philadelphia-with_3083.jpg)
![“My emotional investment started when I read the first scene of the actual drama [45 Years]. I can't explain it, there's no logic to it, but the notion of one's youth that somehow comes back but is gone, a man of my age connecting to that timing of life.” quote by Tom Courtenay](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6a3/tom-courtenay-34985_age_my-emotional-investment-started-when-i-r_73411.jpg)