Anarchapulco: 10 Keys to Making the Most of It!
I’ve attended all the Anarchapulco events. I liked the first one so much, I never left! This will be my fourth and I’m looking forward to many more. For those of you coming in February… you are in for a real treat!
Here’s some of the keys to making the most of Anarchapulco: (I’m hoping to encourage some of my fellow community members who have attended past events to contribute their feelings on keys to enjoying the event in the comments below)
Every time you or someone else is hungry it’s an opportunity to get to know them better! Every meal is an opportunity to explore the ideas of the people that surround you here. If you eat three times a day you may want to consider eating more smaller meals so you can take the opportunity to invite people that intrigue you (and may have just met) to a sit down… (you can pretty much throw a stick and hit someone like that with this group).
Stick around the hotel. It’s a big place with many cubby-holes that during the event will be filled with interesting people having interesting conversations.
If you want to meet someone, don’t be afraid to say “Hello!”. But when approaching them, don’t forget to include a compliment. Most of us are coming from societies that fear, rage, triumph and self-abasement are the predominant emotions. With that in mind, let's take a break from that and be pleasant.
Smile more! You’ve made it to a place where hundreds of people share your realization that there is a better way!
If you can swing it, come early and stay late.
If you hear someone gossiping, be sure to remind them to take it to the source. The system has conditioned most of us to fear direct discussion about difficult and meaningful conversations. Remind people to let go of those limitations. Encourage others to have those meaningful conversations!
Be the entrepreneur! If you notice something people are complaining about or notice an opportunity to provide something others would really like. Take charge and do something about it.
Be observant of the schedule of events. It’s a real bummer to miss someone you really wanted to see speak.
If there’s an opportunity to ask questions… ask! Be prepared to ask as well. This is how Anarchy thrives... don't be afraid to participate!
You’ll probably see a great deal of the “Chief Cat Herder”, Nathan Freeman around the event. As someone who knows him better than most I will attest to his genius. He is! But I will caution people that he has a lot going on during the conference and if he doesn’t have a smile on his face, that probably means he’s working on something important. So, out of respect I’d simply ask everyone to be observant of interrupting him.
These are some simple suggestions to making the most of your time at Anarchapulco. I'm sure there are many more great suggestions which I would encourage people to contribute. So... please do!
We host what I've been told is one of the best events during Anarachapulco. The Unofficial Anarachapulco Party. Which has become so popular we needed to issue tickets to not overwhelm the venue. It will probably be overtaken this year by Nathan and Lisa’s Wedding Reception but I’m suggesting it will still be plenty of fun. 2017 was a rough year for us but it ended well and I’m very happy and looking forward to celebrating with some of the finest people in the world.
SO Excited! Never been out of America. Passport ordered!
Need to see if I can debunk the main stream media saying Mexico is so dangerous! Maybe I like dangerous! lol This event is going to be epic!
Not sure if you've seen it yet, but Jeff did a really awesome debunking of the whole "fear Mexico" thing a while back, check this out if you get a minute:
This will be my 1st Anarchapulco. I tried to get to all the previous ones but through lack of health, lack of this and lack of that I never managed to get my shit together. This year I roped in my sister and she arranged everything, so Anarchapulco here we come. Thanks, Sis.
I was in the same boat, but I'm also a procrastinator so I never ordered my damn tickets in time. Congrats on being able to come and see ya there @robbieretard! :)
I'd love to be there. Maybe it's an irrational fear, and maybe someone can put my mind at ease, but I am uncomfortable with so many freedom loving people in one place. What about the people who hate freedom?
I have the same feeling, every single rotten egg in one place including Ron Paul and Edwards G Griffin. What an opportunity to take care of the problem in one foul sweep. I guess if I'm going to die I may as well go out in the best of company.
Laugh my ass off
I wouldn't be too worried. One of the main control mechanisms is fear and I think the real beauty of Acapulco is being able to come to terms with that. This is one of those places you can say "No!" to the authorities... and they listen!
Travel advisory just released by State Department for Guerrero. Be careful...
It's actually a good thing. With the current advisory, US govt officials and employees are forbidden from entering Guerrero. It's a subtle blessing!
Just spreading fear...
The US government doen't want you to visit Mexico because they know that if people visit they might want to retire here and spend their social security checks and retirement money here instead of the US. They need your money to keep the ponzi alive and well. I'm living here now in Guanajuato and intend to make Mexico my second home. I've only had one incident in about 20 trips traveling all over Mexico and it involved a teenager trying to steal my girlfriends backpack. He was a kid trying to grab and run. That kind of thing happens everyplace in the world not only Mexico. I've had way more dangerous incidents happen to me in the US. Travel to Mexico, you will love it. Learn some Spanish as it will enrich your life.
Each one teach one, it's the crypto way! #pioneers
Already got tickets, flight and room booked. This will be my first time at Anarchopulco. My wife asked me what I wanted to do for my birthday and I said I wanted to be with my people. LOL!
Can’t wait. So many great speakers this year!
I feel the same!
I may see you there Zapster, I am all booked too.
Same here Zapster
Exactly, you will make new friends and you will not feel so alone after you attend. It will give you a perspective of what the world could be and how we can make it happen now.
Great tips Mike and thank you for taking the time to write this post.
I'm going for the first time and I am really looking forward to it.
I'm sure you will enjoy it so much you will return to Anarchapulco again and again and maybe try venturing out and tasting some of the colorful Mexican culture and scenery. It is a beautiful place and the people are some of the friendliest in the world.
I'm headed to Anarchapulco for the first time this year. Really excited, but it's not been easy to gather a lot of info, thanks for the post!
Great! It's going to be awesome!
Very useful pos.thanks for sharing@mikeonfire.
My pleasure!
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