The Drinking Game that Taught Me Practice Culture

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Ever have one of those nights where you're exhausted but someone talks you into staying up anyway—and it turns into the most fun night ever? That's exactly what happened when my family convinced me to play our ridiculous Italian-themed drinking game called "Garlic and Oil" at the lake house.
The truth is that strong practice cultures aren't built through mission statements—they're created through shared experiences, inside jokes, and rituals that bond your team together. People connect through experiences more than tasks. In my practice, we've developed unique cultural elements like our appreciation token system, morning huddle rituals, and our notorious "P2P" feedback approach where team members literally ask, "Can I pee on you for a second?" before offering constructive feedback. These might sound silly, but they create our identity.W

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Chapters

1. Garlic and Oil: The Lake House Game (00:00:00)

2. Culture Built Through Rituals, Not Statements (00:03:46)

3. Practice Rituals and Appreciation Systems (00:06:45)

4. Inside Jokes and "P2P" Culture (00:08:18)

5. Investing in Team Relationships (00:10:32)

6. Call to Action and Final Thoughts (00:12:58)

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