Smallest viable tribe
Small enough to look each other in the eye.
Small enough that effort is visible.
Small enough to notice when someone doesn’t show up.
Small enough that promises are remembered.
Small enough that trust has to be earned.
Small enough that respect accumulates.
Small enough that when direction shifts, everyone feels it.
Small enough that it’s obvious who is building it— and who isn’t.
Trust requires visibility.
Visibility requires small groups.