Stronger, Together...

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Hi, it’s Rohit.

We often think of growth as an individual pursuit - learning, improving, achieving.
But lately, I’ve been realizing that growth doesn’t happen in isolation.

It happens in the company we keep.

Every idea, every stretch of progress, every moment of courage, somewhere behind it, there’s a community.
People who challenge you, support you, or simply remind you that you are not alone in the journey.

When unity creates possibility

A few days ago, a business network within the Jain community came together to negotiate a deal with a few luxury automobile brands. Instead of buying individually, they pooled their intent and ended up purchasing 186 cars, saving nearly ₹21 crore collectively.

It’s easy to dismiss that as just a financial win.
But look closer, it’s a lesson in alignment, coordination, and collective leverage.
When people unite around a shared goal, they don’t just add up their buying power but they multiply their possibilities.

That’s what community does. It converts connection into capability.

The invisible network beneath growth

In nature, trees in a forest grow faster and live longer than those standing alone. Beneath the soil, they’re quietly connected, exchanging nutrients and even signals of distress.

It’s called the wood-wide web.

Our professional and personal worlds work the same way.

The colleague who shares perspective, the friend who gives feedback, the group that nudges you to aim higher, that’s your web of roots.

Invisible, but vital.

Self-made is a myth

We’re told to be self-made.
But in truth, we are community shaped.

The people you choose to learn from, collaborate with, and show up for, they define your trajectory far more than any plan or productivity system ever will.

So if you are trying to grow as a professional, a creator, or simply as a person -

Don’t just ask, “What should I do next?”
Ask instead, “Who am I growing with?”

Because every meaningful step forward is rarely a solo act.
It’s a shared journey built on trust, curiosity, and connection.

Actions Worth Taking

• Reconnect with one person who’s helped you grow, even a short message counts

• Join or re-engage with a community that aligns with your values. Don’t just network, contribute

• Collaborate on one thing you’ve been doing alone. Let someone’s perspective sharpen yours

• Reflect on your “root system”, who are the five people influencing your current direction?

Until next week!
Rohit Makker

“Set Goals That Inspire”

P.S. Have any questions or topics you’d like me to cover? Feel free to reach out!