The Pete Quiñones Show Episode 1263: Effective Organization and Mentoring w/ Paladin YYZ and Stormy Waters
Sep 7, 2025
Paladin YYZ, a friend of the show, explores how the structure of Alcoholics Anonymous can serve as a blueprint for organizing activist groups. He emphasizes the importance of community support and mentorship in recovery. Joining him is Stormy Waters, a managing partner at a venture capital firm, who discusses character development and the significance of having strong role models. They share insights on personal accountability amid societal challenges, highlighting the transformative power of community resilience and the necessity of unity in driving action.
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AA As A Cultural Template
- Alcoholics Anonymous offers a repeatable cultural template that produces shared language and expectations across locations.
- Paladin YYZ argues that this cultural coherence prevents endless internal argument and eases organizing.
Decentralized Model Beyond Politics
- AA functions as a decentralized organization model useful beyond addiction contexts.
- Stormy Waters and Paladin see AA's nonpolitical, cultural form as unexpectedly apt for activist groups.
Build From Individual Character First
- Start organizing at the individual level by building character and a shared higher-power framework.
- Paladin recommends aligning members spiritually to avoid chaotic, conflicting compasses.