7 Cups Culture Guide + Badge!

@GlenM

I think among the things that I learned, everyone being equal on 7 Cups stood out to me a lot! The fact that our amazing site caters for all and aims to help as many people as possible completely baffles me, and I'm proud to be a part of it. Another thing that stood out was that our work matters. For a very long time, I felt as though I wasn't helping anyone - but, I realised that while I cannot help everyone, the people who I do help, I have helped (if that makes sense). The final thing is caring for people with fewer financial resources. As someone who can't really afford most therapies, I benefitted so much from utilising 7 Cups as a member (and that's how I'm here today as a listener!) and I wil forever be grateful.

I, RebekahRebel, have read the 7 Cups Culture Guide, taken the test (did so previously before this post was made), and am now a 7 Cups Culture Holder.

@GlenM

I, mollyviolet 12, have read the 7 Cups culture guide, taken the test, and am now a 7 Cups culture holder.

Things I learned from reading the culture guide:

1. I found an analogy in a post linked in the guide that compared effective time management to putting big rocks in a jar, then small rocks, then sand, so that everything fits. This helped me visualize a good way to solve problems. I struggle a bit with time management, so this is a helpful thing to remember and strive for.

2. I learned that most of the people 7 Cups serve have few financial resources. This makes me want to be in the community even more, because I know how unfair and difficult things are to people who struggle financially, even though they work extremely hard. I want to participate in something that helps others without the (often selfish) give-and-take attitude of capitalism.

3. The third thing I learned is that 7 Cups is a very welcoming community - they want to get to know the whole you, so that they can best support you and direct you towards work that you're good at, that interests you, and that solves a problem. They operate on trust so that they can be decentralized. This is different from most companies/organizations I have seen. They care about you, not just how much you can give them.

I, mollyviolet12, have read the 7 Cups culture guide, taken the test, and am now a 7 Cups culture holder.

I, Rebekahwriter13, have read the 7 Cups culture guide, taken the test, and am now a 7 Cups Culture Holder (16/20)

I've learned . . .

1. This site wants to help as many as they can, but they want to guide them so they can learn to help themselves.

2. Distraction can truly get in way of your goals.

3. Failure is to teach a lesson.

@GlenM

I, redemptionblue17, have read the 7 Cups culture guide, taken the test, and am now a 7 Cups Culture Holder.

@GlenM

I, mikayla7, have read the 7 Cups culture guide, taken the test, and am now a 7 Cups Culture Holder.

1) Every relationship is built on trust. This is important to me because it reminds me that trust goes both ways and can be a fragile thing at first.

2) Self-growth happens gradually, and people can help create a nurturing environment for that to happen. This is important to me because I need to be reminded that the people around me are in charge of themselves and creating a good environment around them, but I have that same responsibility, creating a good environment for learning and growing.

3) There are lots of key values in life that will be learned/taught, and it's ok not to know them all at once so long as you're trying. This is important to me because I always feel as though I have to have certain things done perfectly or memorized right away, but it takes time to learn a new skill and so long as I'm working towards the goal of learning/mastering it I'm making good progress.

And my badge?

1) Failure is not something to be ashamed of, and it should actually be encouraged. Failure results in growth and learning that we would have never achieved otherwise. One question I can ask myself is, "What did I fail at today and what can I learn from it?"

2) Inclusivity means suporting everyone, even those who you don't get along with. For those who you feel like you don't "fit" or "click" with, you can still support them by helping them find their own place on 7 Cups and encouraging them to continue their journey. I can take away a lot from this lesson, and even apply it in my own life when I have to work with partners or in teams.

3) Be present. Focus on this moment, right here, right now. Be accountable for your actions and also be responsible. Don't be distracted while chatting or make appointments that you don't show up to. This reflects badly on yourself and it also results in disappointment from the other side. They deserve better, and you deserve to do better.

I, sophiasanae, have read the 7 Cups culture guide, taken the test, and am now a 7 Cups Culture Holder.

@GlenM

3 most important things I learnt and are important to me are-

1) My work matters. This is important to me because it gives me a sense of purpose and value. The platform saves lives, gives us all a sense of hope and light.

2) Trust- Trust is important because it instils soldarity and a collaborative process in having things done. We can together work towards a mission because there is trust in having and getting things done.

3) We expect failure. This is so imperative because failure is nothing but a stepping stone towards success. We are in this together and there is a huge learning curve for all of us. To learn is important for our growth.

I, crystalclearnow, have read the 7 Cups culture guide, taken the test, and am now a 7 Cups Culture Holder.

@GlenM

The three important things that i learned is

1. How to be receptive for members and fellow listeners.

2. Feedback is the most important criteria of anything

3. Identify and solve the one problem at a time.

I, JiglyPuff, have read the 7 Cups culture guide, taken the test, and am now a 7 Cups Culture Holder.