How to find like-minded people when nobody around shares your interests
Updated: 2026-10-21Like-minded people are easiest to find through a shared activity, not by searching for “my people”. Pick a goal that matters to you, join a small group of people with a similar goal, and take one small step a day while sharing it. Closeness grows from regular contact around a common task.
Why the usual search fails
When the goal is “find friends”, conversations stay shallow. People bond when they do something together and see each other’s progress. Choose the activity first; the people will gather around it.
Step by step
- Name one goal for the next month: learn, build or change something specific.
- Find a small group (5–12 people) with a similar goal: a topic chat, a club, a course, a circle in an app.
- Agree on a simple rhythm: a short check-in once a day or a meeting once a week.
- Help others with small things: a tip, a link, feedback. Mutual help brings people together faster than talk.
- After a month, review together and decide whether to continue with the same people.
How Open Abundance can help
Open Abundance has teams and growth circles: small groups of people moving toward their wishes side by side. You can share a step, ask for help and help others, and see members’ results in the feed.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find like-minded people online?
In small communities around a specific activity: topic chats, clubs, courses, growth circles. Large open groups work worse because it is hard to notice each other.
How big should the group be?
5–12 people works best: enough to stay alive, small enough for everyone to know each other.
What if I am shy to write first?
Start with small help: answer someone’s question or thank them for a tip. It is easier than introducing yourself and creates contact right away.
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