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Walking the New Civic Path Together: Lessons from the book circle
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In this episode of Beyond the Blog, Sarasota local and Muscle Repair Shop owner Butch Phelps shares his experience participating in a New Civic Path book circle. Butch reflects on the power of authenticity, the importance of starting local, and how everyday neighbors are quietly making a big impact in our communities.
Discover why these book circles create safe spaces for honest conversations, build trust across differences, and inspire action that strengthens civic life. As Butch puts it: “Just do it. You won’t regret it.”
Timestamps
01:16 - Joining a Book Circle
3:11 - Meeting Different People & Perspectives
3:29 - Highlights from The Experience
6:41 - Together Vs Siloed Approach to Reading The Book
8:44 - Learning During The Book Circles
9:58 - Shifting From Issues to Aspirations Together
14:46 - Taking The Next Step
16:00 - Value of Facilitation By The Patterson Foundation
16:43 - Identifying Shared Aspirations & Engaging With Different Perspectives
17:58 - Dispelling The Fears
Links to Learn More
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YouTube: @themusclerepairshop
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Facebook: @musclerepairshop and @butchphelps
LinkedIn: Connect with Butch on LinkedIn
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