Diaundra's TL;DR - The Art of Gathering 🍸

8 thing I learned reading 'The Art of Gathering' by Priya Parker

Book takeaways: 

1. Start with the WHY. Focus on the true intent of gathering & let that dictate planning. Rethink the best way to gather around your purpose, rather than defaulting to societal norms

2. WHO: Define who belongs and why. “By trying not to offend someone, you fail to protect the gathering.” Exclusion is okay when intentional 

3. WHERE:

   1. Venue “types” come with preset behaviors, choose wisely

   2. Think of the entrance/exit as the “pallet cleanser” for the gathering, put thought into this 

   3. Incorporate senses. Have memorable moments happen in different spaces adding density to the experience

4. HOW: 

   1. Don’t be a chill host. “Being a ‘chill’ host is more about you caring about your guests’ perception of you, rather you actually caring about your guests.”

   2. The opening & the closing are the most important part. This is the time to evoke ethos, not for logistics

   3. Assign roles, set intentions, and/or declare rules. It actually reduces the stress of your guests to have preset etiquette, and it helps you protect the experience 

I’d love to hear what y’all are reading. DM me with any reactions or suggestions on IG or TikTok. For a full list of all my 2023 reads & what i’ll be reading next check out my ‘Table of Contents’.

Till next time, be blessed. 💕

With love,

Diaundra