[rsp1984]

I think this is widely misunderstood. Don't look for a "cult" with "members" where you "belong". Instead look for a "tribe" of like-minded people that you feel good being around.

The core difference is that cults defines themselves through a belief system that each member has to submit to, whereas the tribe is founded on a wider set of core values but allows or welcomes variety in its members.

Of course not all "tribes" will be for you. In fact most of them won't. You know it's a good fit when meetings and conversations feel effortless and you feel your opinions and ideas are understood and valued. Finding your tribe is like a startup finding product-market-fit. It requires active search.

That said it's also entirely possible you won't find your tribe in your workplace. In that case try to find it outside of work by joining associations, clubs etc.

[drhectapus]

When I used the word "cult", it seems like many other commenters have taken it in its literal sense (despite being in quotes). But yes I mean tribe.