How I Built an Organization from Scratch with Bare Minimum Resources

TLDRIn the first 20 years of building my organization, I intentionally kept it bare minimum with no publicity, minimal funds, and a struggle for daily necessities. This was to attract committed individuals who were willing to sacrifice for a larger purpose. Today, these dedicated people form the foundation of our organization, focused on making a positive impact on humanity.

Key insights

📖Building an organization with committed people requires keeping the foundation bare minimum and attracting individuals who are willing to sacrifice for a larger purpose.

💯Focusing on publicity and external promotion was intentionally avoided in the initial 20 years of building the organization.

🎁Lack of funds and daily struggles allowed for the identification and recruitment of individuals with a genuine commitment to the organization's mission.

🎥Creating an environment where money was not the driving factor attracted people who were passionate about the organization's purpose rather than personal gains.

🤝The pillars of the organization today are individuals who prioritize the mission over personal comfort and convenience.

Q&A

Why did you keep the organization's foundation bare minimum?

By keeping the organization's foundation bare minimum, we were able to attract individuals who were genuinely committed to the mission and willing to sacrifice for a larger purpose.

Why was there no publicity or external promotion?

In the initial 20 years, we intentionally avoided publicity and external promotion to ensure that the people who joined the organization were motivated by the mission rather than external factors.

How did the lack of funds and daily struggles impact the organization?

The lack of funds and daily struggles allowed us to identify and recruit individuals who were truly dedicated to the organization's mission. It ensured that only those who were passionate about the purpose joined.

Why did you create an environment with no focus on money?

Creating an environment where money was not the driving factor attracted individuals who were passionate about the organization's purpose rather than personal gains. It ensured that the organization's mission remained the top priority.

What kind of people make up the pillars of your organization?

The pillars of our organization are individuals who prioritize the organization's mission over personal comfort and convenience. They are passionate individuals willing to go above and beyond for what they believe in.

Timestamped Summary

00:00In the first 20 years of building my organization, I intentionally kept it bare minimum with no publicity, minimal funds, and a struggle for daily necessities.

02:28The dedicated individuals who joined during this phase became the pillars of the organization at different levels.

03:14Do not structure your life based on slogans or predetermined actions. Adapt your actions based on the situation at hand.

03:39By keeping the foundation of the organization bare minimum, we attracted individuals who were passionate about the mission rather than personal comfort.

04:10Prejudiced actions and slogans limit your ability to adapt to the ever-changing world. Stay open and flexible in your approach.