I'm also what I would call an introvert. And I'm happy to not be part of large groups, but I can't deny that there are massive productivity and motivational be

I'm also what I would call an introvert. And I'm happy to not be part of large groups, but I can't deny that there are massive productivity and motivational benefits to being in a group. The trap is how to be in a group and not fall back to random gossip. Teams and such are usually great for this, as you keep an objective. College sucks at this, as very little effort is made to keep cohorts together. Church is odd here, as almost by definition, people are going for that sense of attachment and purpose. Letting it bubble up to giant groups paints a giant target for attention and energy harvesting. With many of the results that we see from such groups. :(