Posted in Step Up, tagged generosity, interpersonal, philosophy, story on October 31, 2012| 2 Comments »
Relationships, whether romantic or not, take work. When you enter into one with somebody, not only do none of your problems go away, but you inherit theirs as well. And when you find yourself beleaguered by too many of your own problems, it may feel nigh impossible to lend a helping hand. You may find it easier to be selfish, to focus solely on yourself.
Posted in Step Up, tagged generosity, interpersonal on August 25, 2011| Leave a Comment »
In interacting with other people, you can either focus on giving value or taking value. Giving value involves adding something of value to someone’s life, leaving them better off than how you found them. Taking value involves stealing someone’s time, energy, or resources for your own benefit.
Giving value can be a scary experience. There’s always the chance you don’t get anything back in return. Or worse, your actions go unappreciated. When someone doesn’t appreciate what we do, what we give, or even what we say, we may feel as if our generosity is misdirected. It’s easier to be a taker, to only do what’s in your own best interests. By constantly asking, “What’s in it for me?” you might maximize your returns from this world. However, this strategy only works in the short term.
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