1) DTZ Funds released their 2020 coliving report. My guess last year was that it'd be used mainly to increase brand awareness while serving its main shareholder, The Collective. The report didn't impress me for a year of activity and for being the "largest coliving fund" - especially, because it lacks diversity in terms of coliving investment. Of course, let's not underestimate what one can achieve in 10 years, but don't stress out if you're running your private or family fund - there are so many different actors supporting coliving operators that are actually innovative in the sphere!

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/david-peacock-a1750b66_coliv-2020-round-up-and-outlook-for-2021-activity-6752279037982343168-2MnL

2) How was 2020 for Co-Liv?

I just gave a presentation with my Co-Liv partner in crime Cate Maiolini at RE:Connect, the largest reale stte conference of 2021 (so far).

It's been an honour to build up this organizationa longside 50 individuals and organizations that contributed with their time and energy.

Last year, we've continuesly established ourselves as the global association of coliving professionals, with 105 events hosted, 45 podcast episodes, 20+ partners, almost 300 members, 37 ambassadors in 28 countries and 12 people in our executive team!

PS: You'll also find all links and activities in the presentation. If you want to get involved into Co-Liv for 2021, such as becoming part of our team, of our partners or becoming a member, shoot me a message!

And lastly, some personal updates - for 2021, I am making two main commitments to myself:

1. I am not going to allow myself to get lost into negative spirals: whenever pain occurs, my default reaction will be do center myself and go through the challenging moment with intensified presence instead of trying to escape it.

That also means that I've stopped smoking cigarettes (it's been almsot two weeks). Life is a bit more challenging, but way more rewarding.

2. I am going to continue to optimize for personal well-being and positive emotions such as joy, love, gratitude, but won't loose myself in the process. In 2020, I got lost in my goal to be happy and tried too hard: it led me to feeling lost, frustrated, and unable to deal with my own frustration. This year, I am not going to commit the same mistake: while I will try to be my happiest, most caring and loving self, I will not forget that my own ideal is just a desire, and that not accomplishing that desire should not lead to frustration in the first place. Groundedness above all, and love above the rest.

Which reminds me of a quote that one of my coachsulting clients share with me this week:

And with that, much love from the West of Mexico (Baja California), here I escaped end of 2020 and joined a little coliving experience.

Merry 2021 champs ❤️