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Josh Philipson wrote:
Don,
These are some excellent points. I'm currently looking into starting a cult; and am wondering if you had any other ideas along these lines.
Thanks,
Josh "Hodjie" P.
p.s. good post! .. just kidding around.
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Well, you need to force everyone to conform in some small way that won't really let them think about. Say like making them all dress alike.
Next you need to have some kind of authority hierarchy. Some way in which they can seemingly gain power or authority over new comers. Of course this authority should only be able to be handed down by you. You also need to reinforce the system by commenting on how they are getting better at whatever it is you are using as control. Tell them how bad they were when they first got there, and how great they are now. You also need to get them financially involved. It is a lot harder to leave something when you have put time AND money into it. Finally you need a really awesome title
I think I just described almost every martial art class I've ever encountered
