#437: Tyler Swartz – Community Building, Running, & Endorphins
Dec 8, 2023
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Tyler Swartz, creator of Endorpins - one of the biggest run clubs in the United States, talks about starting a run club, the early stages of Endorpins, structure and routines, collaborations, understanding personal calling, the benefits of shared suffering, expanding a community, connecting with favorite creators, childhood experiences shaping Endorpins, and the power of celebrating achievements.
Prioritizing personal happiness and passion leads to fulfillment and resonance in life.
Running brings people together and creates deep connections through shared experiences and challenges.
Setting clear intentions and purpose for gatherings fosters meaningful connections among participants and drives community growth.
Deep dives
Importance of Following Your Passion
Society often tells us to prioritize making money and following societal norms, but it is crucial to prioritize our own happiness and passion in life. By aligning our path with what truly brings us joy, we can find fulfillment and resonance in various aspects of life.
Shared Connections and Community Building through Running
Running has the power to bring people together and create deep connections. By participating in group training programs and events, individuals can meet others from different walks of life and form lifelong friendships. The shared experience of running and facing challenges together fosters a stronger bond among individuals.
Creating Purposeful Gatherings
Setting clear intentions and purpose for any gathering is essential. By clearly communicating the mission and purpose, individuals attending the gathering understand the objective and ensure that the right energy aligns and gravitates towards the event. Creating a purposeful gathering allows for a deeper and more meaningful connection among the participants.
Building and Expanding a Community
The growth and expansion of a community is driven by genuine passion, intentional purpose, and strong connections. Word-of-mouth plays a significant role in attracting new members, and consistent and authentic content production helps promote the brand and foster virtual connections. Connecting people in person and facilitating shared experiences further enhances the community and creates lasting connections.
The power of connection and emotional impact
The podcast episode discusses the importance of connecting with others and the emotional impact it can have on individuals. It highlights the story of Paul Johnson, who connected with the Indorphins community through their events and now feels a deep emotional connection to the mission. The episode also mentions the friendship between the host and Rob Dalto, which was formed through their shared love for running. The main idea is that the emotional connections formed within the Indorphins community inspire and support individuals in accomplishing things they never thought possible.
Building a culture of celebration and true friendship
The podcast episode delves into the concept of building a culture of celebration and true friendship. It emphasizes the importance of choosing shared activities and interests as a foundation for strong bonds and connections. The host shares personal experiences of finding brotherhood and connection through team sports in his childhood, and how that is mirrored in the Indorphins community. The main idea is that by focusing on shared interests and celebrating each other's wins, individuals can cultivate true friendship and create a supportive and empowering community.
Tyler Swartz is the creator of Endorpins - one of the biggest run clubs in the United States. The craziest part about it? He started it in November 2022. Now there are 9 chapters across different states in the USA with close to 10,000 members.
Since I started my own run club, I've been fascinated with understanding it. So who better to talk to than someone who's created one of the biggest run clubs in the past year?
0:00 Intro
1:20 How Did Tyler Start Running?
2:41 Why Did Tyler Create Endorphins?
4:51 Why Did I Start A Run Club?
5:45 The Early Stages Of Endorphins
7:49 Structure & Routines
9:21 What’s Tyler’s Superpower?
11:00 Collaborations
13:31 How Can You Understand Your Own Personal Calling?
16:41 What Happens When You Get Injured?
18:19 What Makes This Run Club Different?
22:33 Verticals Of Connection
26:02 Meeting People In-Person
27:00 Shared Suffering
29:41 How To Expand A Community?
32:52 When Did Tyler Feel Least Amount Of Happiness?
35:55 Getting Involved With Your Favorite Creator
43:00 What Is Tyler Learning Most These Days?
44:44 Paul Johnson
46:41 Rob Dalto
47:51 Choosing Creates Deeper Connections
50:51 How Do We Love The People We Don’t Know?
51:55 How Has Tyler’s Childhood Shaped Endorphins?
54:31 How Can We Be A Better Celebrator?
58:40 What’s Next For Endorphins?
1:02:30 What Questions Is Tyler Asking Himself?
1:06:02 Wikipedia For Running
1:07:48 Challenge
https://community.endorphins.io/c/start-here
https://www.instagram.com/endorphinsrunning/
https://www.instagram.com/swartzcenter/
https://www.instagram.com/vickyconroy/
https://www.instagram.com/pauijohnson
https://www.instagram.com/pursuitofperformance__
https://www.instagram.com/rebekastowe
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