Conscious Growth Club FAQ
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There isn't a monthly option. The minimum membership for CGC is a year.
Having annual memberships ensures a high commitment level among the members, and it helps create a stable group throughout the year.
Yes, here's a walkthrough video recorded in 2019 that gives you a glimpse of the CGC member portal and forums. While we've made several enhancements since then, this video provides a solid overview of the member areas:
Key updates since this video was created include:
- The addition of three more major courses to the CGC portal, bringing the total to five: Deep Abundance Integration (abundance alignment), Submersion (cultivating an exceptional relationship with reality), Stature (character sculpting), Amplify (creative productivity), and Guid (social abundance and alignment).
- The development and planned release of a new course in 2023, Engage, focusing on finding and following your path with a heart.
- An expanded coaching call archive, now featuring around 200 recorded calls from 2017 to 2023.
- A revamped call format for CGC Year 7, offering a wider variety of call types and at least doubling the number of calls.
- The CGC Water Cooler, our always available video hangout, has been renamed the CGC Lounge.
- For CGC Year 7, we're transitioning from monthly challenges to quarterly challenges, aligning them with our new quarterly themes and goal planning. This shift allows us to create more immersive and engaging challenges.
We don't offer a payment plan for CGC. We tested one when CGC first opened in 2017, but it created more complexity and distraction than desired. While it attracted more members, some faced financial difficulties and couldn't complete their payments, causing them to leave the group. This not only disappointed the community but also went against our principle of alignment.
Most members preferred to pay in full, and having everyone's payments settled up front allows us to focus on investing in each other for the entire year. Although a payment plan might attract more members, it's not worth the potential problems and disruptions it could cause.
If members wish to finance their memberships through other means, they're welcome to do so. We prefer not to be involved in extending credit, and those who need more time can save up and join in a future year.
CGC members come from diverse backgrounds and experiences, but they often share some common traits. Many are caring, playful, sincere, ambitious, and driven by a desire to learn and grow personally and professionally. They value co-creation, collaboration, and supporting one another's growth journeys.
If these traits resonate with you and you're eager to connect with like-minded individuals, there's a good chance you'll fit right in and potentially build long-lasting friendships. CGC's welcoming and supportive environment fosters strong connections among members who are committed to personal growth.
CGC members come from a wide age spectrum, with the majority being in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. However, we welcome and have had members from various age groups, including younger adults and seniors.
This diverse age range enriches our community by fostering a more inclusive environment, providing a wealth of perspectives, and encouraging learning from each other's experiences. Personal growth transcends age, and our members benefit from the collective wisdom of all generations.
CGC offers various opportunities for members to receive accountability support. You can connect with other members and form accountability partnerships or even create small accountability groups or masterminds. Additionally, biweekly Focus & Flourish sessions are designed to help members set goals, discuss challenges, and share progress, which further promotes accountability.
Another option is to start a Progress & Accountability log in the forums, where you can document your journey and achievements. Sharing your progress with the CGC community not only increases visibility but also fosters a sense of responsibility towards your goals, ultimately enhancing your accountability.
CGC is an incredibly diverse and international community.
While a significant number of our members come from North America and Europe, we have welcomed members from countries across the globe since CGC's inception in 2017, representing every continent except Antarctica.
The international diversity of CGC has led to a rich exchange of experiences, with members relocating to different countries, learning new languages, and even adopting a nomadic lifestyle. Many members have also met up in person while traveling, further expanding their connections within the community.
One of the standout benefits of CGC is the opportunity to become more globally aware and appreciate the unique perspectives of growth-oriented individuals from various cultures and backgrounds.
CGC is a diverse community that includes individuals at various stages of life, ranging from those who are single, to those in committed long-term relationships or marriages, and those with families.
CGC offers a supportive environment where members can engage in discussions on various topics, such as parenting, dating, and long-term relationships, allowing for the exchange of ideas, experiences, and advice. This diversity in the community contributes to a richer understanding of personal growth and fosters a more inclusive and well-rounded environment for all members.
If you have a basic level of English proficiency, you'll be able to connect and communicate with others in CGC.
Many CGC members speak English as their second language and remain actively engaged and well-integrated within the community.
In fact, you can utilize the CGC community as a resource to enhance your English skills by practicing with fellow members during video Lounge sessions and other interactions. Our supportive environment encourages learning and growth, so don't hesitate to join even if English isn't your primary language.
In CGC, we recognize that some members may experience social anxiety, and we strive to foster a culture of psychological safety, caring, and support to help each other achieve results.
Members have the autonomy to choose their desired level of engagement with our various call formats – nothing is mandatory. Each member is empowered to decide when to push their boundaries and when to take a step back.
Furthermore, the majority of our call formats are unrecorded, providing a safe and compassionate space for those who may feel more comfortable without the pressure of being recorded. This allows members to engage in genuine and supportive interactions, easing any concerns related to social anxiety.
CGC is not specifically designed as a trauma-informed support or community group for those dealing with trauma or PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder).
While our community is welcoming and supportive, we do not offer specialized trauma-informed support or seek to maintain a trauma-informed community within CGC.
If you are seeking assistance with trauma support, recovery, or a trauma-informed community, we encourage you to connect with a professional or support group that specializes in these areas.
CGC's 7 core values emphasize action and are designed to resonate with those seeking personal growth and transformation:
- ALIGN: We aim to bridge the gap between your desires and reality, addressing misalignments and helping you achieve harmony in your life.
- EMPOWER: We support you in becoming a stronger, more capable person by nurturing mental and emotional growth, enhancing habits, and fostering abundance and resourcefulness.
- EXPLORE: CGC values experiential learning, promoting a culture of taking action, testing ideas, and sharing resources and growth experiences.
- CARE: Our community is built on kindness, empathy, camaraderie, and friendship. We celebrate diversity and create a culture of psychological safety and support.
- PLAY: In CGC we balance seriousness and playfulness, infusing fun and laughter into our personal growth journeys.
- HONOR: We encourage members to embrace their authentic selves, fostering a high-trust environment where everyone can flourish.
- CREATE: CGC nurtures your creative brilliance and helps you develop your skills, as we co-create a dynamic, evolving club experience.
If these values resonate with you, CGC is the perfect place to accelerate your personal growth journey.
You certainly don't have to be extroverted to make use of many of the resources CGC has to offer. That said, the process of making friends usually involves some degree of reaching out to connect. As CGC is a very friendly and supportive group though, you may find the process of making friends within CGC to be a lot easier compared to making friends elsewhere.
While it's helpful to know what you want, it isn't necessary for joining CGC. Inside the group you'll get access to the Stature course on character sculpting, which can help you clarify who you'd like to become. You'll also be invited to partake in our 5-step quarterly planning process four times each year, which will help you define your goals 90 days at a time.
Helping you get clear about what you want to accomplish and experience is a big part of CGC.
As much as you want. Some members are active in the group every day while others check in less frequently.
CGC has a flexible structure, and nothing is mandatory. How much time you invest depends on what you want to accomplish and experience.
CGC offers flexibility in engagement, accommodating various member preferences and styles:
- Total immersion: Some members dive into the group, engaging in forums daily and actively participating in the community for a transformative year of growth.
- Casual engagement: Others participate occasionally, checking forums, attending quarterly planning sessions, and exploring courses at their own pace.
- Infrequent engagement: Members with abundant resources may derive enough value from a few key improvements throughout the year, justifying membership renewal.
- Insurance policy: For those who want a supportive community available when needed, CGC can act as a safety net, providing guidance during challenging times.
- Solo experience: Members who prefer a more private journey can still benefit from the forums, courses, and challenges without engaging in the social aspects.
With CGC you can tailor your experience and adjust your approach throughout the year based on your needs and preferences.
Don't worry about being qualified to join CGC. If you're committed to personal growth, you're welcome, regardless of your starting point.
Your presence can be valuable by offering encouragement and emotional support, which members appreciate.
Remember that your unique experiences and knowledge can bring valuable insights to others in the community. Trust yourself and embrace your journey.
The one-week opening serves several purposes:
- Encourages decisiveness and commitment, fostering an action-oriented culture within CGC.
- Allows us to welcome new members in a short span, followed by a year of support and growth.
- Handles the financial aspect upfront, avoiding further transactions during the year.
- Creates a unique experience each year with a dynamic mix of members, keeping the adventure fresh, promoting diverse perspectives, and fostering a sense of anticipation and excitement for the community.
Being retired from a career is perfectly fine, and you're welcome to join.
CGC is for people interested in personal growth, regardless of their career status. Our members are lifelong learners and explorers who actively work on various aspects of personal development. If you share this passion for growth and learning, then CGC will be a great fit for you.
CGC is proud to have LGBTQ members, and they are well-integrated and valued within the group. Our community embraces diversity, and we do not permit discrimination based on sex, race, gender, orientation, or identification. We maintain a culture of mutual respect, which includes respecting your choice of pronouns.
We want all members, including those from the LGBTQ community, to feel comfortable and supported. Please feel free to read the Thoughts on LGBTQ blog post for more insight into our inclusive and respectful environment.
Age is not a barrier in CGC. Our members come from diverse backgrounds and age groups. If you're comfortable participating, the community will be happy to have you. We welcome your wisdom, experience, and perspective.
In CGC, members use descriptive titles for discussion threads, allowing you to avoid topics that don't interest you. If you prefer not to see updates on specific topics, you can mute them.
Our members can discuss a wide range of topics as long as they follow community guidelines and maintain a respectful tone.
Joining CGC might seem out of reach financially, but you can explore other options first, such as the Deep Abundance Integration course.
Some people treat affordability as a personal challenge, seeing it as an opportunity for growth rather than a limitation. Encountering this inner conflict can be transformative, allowing you to reassess your self-image and sense of possibility.
Several CGC members have faced financial hurdles but found ways to join. For some, the journey of joining itself became a personal growth experience. Embracing such challenges can lead to significant personal development and open up new opportunities.
The current CGC price was collaboratively determined with the first group of interested individuals in early 2017.
There were varying opinions, with some advocating for a higher price to create a more exclusive club, and others preferring a lower price for greater accessibility.
The current price has remained the same since 2017 and has successfully maintained a balanced, healthy-sized group each year.
While in-person interaction has its advantages, CGC can serve as a valuable supplement to your social life, especially if your in-person network lacks growth-oriented individuals.
CGC offers a global, 24/7 community of committed, growth-minded people, providing ongoing support even if your location changes. It's not a replacement for in-person connections, but a complementary resource for personal growth.
In CGC we host quarterly challenges that members can choose to participate in, sharing updates as they progress. These challenges can be habit-based, exploration-focused, or experiential, and are designed to be customizable to suit each member's situation.
For example, we've had challenges related to daily exercise, self-expression, and sleep habit optimization. Members can adapt these challenges to fit their preferences and goals. In the daily exercise challenge, they could choose from walking, running, biking, yoga, weight training, or more, while in the self-expression challenge, they could decide on their mode of expression, such as daily blogging.
Here are some themes of previous CGC member challenges:
- Exercise daily
- Overcome procrastination
- Build momentum
- Practice mindfulness and gratitude
- Explore a curiosity
- Optimize your sleep habits
- Shift your vibration
- Declutter your space
- Express yourself
- Be a good friend
- Fuel your body / strengthen your immune system
- Structure your time
These challenges help build self-discipline, determination, adaptability, and flexibility. We don't map out all challenges for the year in advance but rather select them based on community feedback and group energy.
Engaging in these challenges allows members to practice the art of change, strengthening their ability to incorporate small, positive adjustments into their lives. Members can selectively choose the challenges that align best with their personal goals.
The number of members will be different each year, but each year so far, we've landed in the range of 66 to 150.
Yes, many CGC members are vegan or leaning in that direction, as self-development work tends to attract vegans and those interested in the lifestyle. Some members have also gone vegan after reading articles like How to Be Vegan.
While CGC is not exclusively vegan, it is a vegan-friendly community managed by long-term ethical vegans.
Yes, many CGC members have a strong interest in spirituality and the spiritual aspects of self-development. Discussions often touch on topics like the nature of reality and the Law of Attraction.
While spiritual curiosity is prevalent among CGC members, mainstream religion doesn't seem to be as prominent. There are intriguing conversations about plant medicines and the spiritual insights gained from such experiences.
Some members work in spiritual fields, while others express interest in exploring that direction. Spirituality is one of many subjects discussed in CGC, reflecting the diverse interests of our members.
Transformation is indeed free, but a membership in Conscious Growth Club is not. Offering CGC for free would change its dynamics and impact.
Having a membership fee ensures sustainability, ongoing development, and attracts committed, ambitious, action-oriented people. It also keeps the group manageable in size, allowing for more personal attention and accountability among members.
Free communities tend to involve more discussion and debate, but less action. Paid communities often have more motivated members willing to take risks, which can lead to meaningful results.
While free resources can be a good start, investing financially can provide the positive pressure to act and make progress. CGC is here for those who are ready to experience the benefits of a paid, growth-oriented community.
CGC has a rhythm that unfolds over days, weeks, months, and years for its members.
On any given day, you might check the forums, see what friends are up to, or complete a course lesson.
Throughout a week, you'll usually receive one email highlighting forum topics and upcoming calls. You might participate in one or more live calls, update your progress log, possibly meet with a mastermind group, and chat with members in the CGC Lounge.
Every three months, you can join a quarterly challenge and adapt your daily rhythm accordingly. Also, you'll participate in a quarterly planning session, setting your goals for the next 90 days.
Regular ongoing calls in CGC include Focus & Flourish, where members share progress on their goals and mastermind solutions and next steps; Explorers' Exchange, a group discussion on a topic of interest to CGCers; and Trailblazer Teatime, an interactive call with an outside expert sharing their knowledge and insights. There are several other call formats as well to help members build their skills and keep making progress.
Once a year you’ll be invited to renew your membership. You can be a member for just one very growth-oriented year, but we’d certainly love for you to continue as a long-term member of the club, so you can compound your gains.
This rhythm of activities, challenges, planning sessions, and calls ensures an engaging and supportive environment for personal development across the span of your membership, especially as you continue to renew each year.
When you join CGC, you can dive right in. After completing the payment process, you'll receive instructions on accessing our main web portal, which includes courses, call recordings, and bonus material. You'll also receive an invitation to join our private discussion forum, where members connect and engage daily.
Upon introducing yourself in the forums, you'll receive a warm welcome from our friendly community, making you feel right at home. There's no need to break the ice; just embrace the welcoming atmosphere.
During your first two weeks in CGC, we'll hold a group orientation video call to give you a tour of CGC features and resources. Long-term members may also share tips and advice, and we'll address any questions you have.
The orientation call will be recorded and added to the member portal for future reference. Afterward, you'll receive an email sequence, one per day for several days, to further familiarize you with CGC's features and resources.
Our goal is to provide a smooth introduction to the group, gradually warming you up to the experience and reassuring you that you've made a great choice. If you ever need assistance, you can easily reach out to us through the support form, private messages in the forums, the contact form on our public website, or by replying to any email from us.
In CGC we recognize the growing importance of AI tools in self-development, and our members actively explore and share their experiences using these tools. This topic has gained significant interest within the community, leading to group discussions where members compare notes and stay updated with the latest developments.
By fostering an environment of learning and sharing, CGC encourages members to embrace and experiment with AI tools to enhance their personal growth journeys.