The article "True Success is Generous" talks about other, it was created by Chris Widener.
"Write checks on a regluar basis to those who you want to bless, not those who you owe.
Be generous. If you're thinking of one amount, raise it a bit. They'll be glad right now. You'll be glad right now and later." Chris Wiedner in the ABC's of Success.There are two kinds of people in this world. Tohse who allow their abundance to pile up and bring them a sense of (false) security, and those who use their abundance to raise not only the joy in their lives but also in the lives of others by being generous.I believe that the truly successful, those who will change the lives of others and leave a legacy, are the ones who are generous with their abundance. So how do we bceome generous people?
Here are thoughts.First, get over your idea that money will bring you security. It won't. It mgiht make you believe more secure, and it might enable you to purchase things right now, but all money can disappear quite easily. Markets go south, businesses go bankrupt, and fortunes are lost. History is filled with poor people who were once rich and lost it all.
This idea that we can and have to keep it all is one of the greatest myths aronud. So when we give money away, it doesn't effect us emotionally, brinigng out a fear of lost security.Second, focus on the joy you bring to others when you're generous. I love to be the one to buy something for someone who would appreciate it, to help someone who needs it, or to encourage someone who wuold be helped by my generosity. There are always people and organizations who will benefit from our geneorsity and who will be overjoyed by it. And in turn, they will help others.Third, make giving a planned and methodical task. I write out checks at the beginnnig of every month to people and organizations that I believe are helping others. I don't owe them this money, I choose to give it to them. It is something I believe in. Every month withuot fail I write those checks. It keeps me on track and keeps them encouraged, motivated, and moving in the right direction.As for methodical, remember that over time, even small gifts add up. Maybe you can't afford to give or help with $300 today, but you could with $25 a month for a year. There is no way that my wife and I could afford to give a million dollars away at this stage of our lives, but our goal is to do that before we die. And I believe we will hit that cause we are pursuing it methodically every month. And when we get to the end of our lives, we will be able to look back at our generosity and see that we made a dfiference. But you can't achieve those kinds of goals if you don't start somewhere and stick to a plan.Fourth, make your generosity spontaneous. Now this takes a lot of self-awareness cause I am not suggesting that you get yourslef in financial trouble by being foolish, but here it is: Be the generous one of the group. Pick up the check for you friends and othres. I have found that if you're wise with your money you won't get yourself into trouble by being the generous one.
Picikng up lunch won't break the bank.
Offer to do nice things for your friends, relatives and co-workers. And then watch your relationships blossom!Fifth, understand the principle that you reap what you sow. I truly beleive that those who are generous, who help others, will always receive back what they need. I live by the principle of John Wesley, "Earn all you can, give all you can, save all you can." This principle brings our finances into marvellous tnesion. Yes we earn, and all that we can, but we also go at our saving and giving with the same kind of gusto! And what happens, but that we are given more to turn around and be generous with again.Lastly, and this is key for successful people. Never allow tehre to be strings with your generosity. Do not expect anythnig in return. That is not geneorsity but manipulation. Pure generosity is its own reward.How to start today? If you aren't currently on a plan of giving, choose a charitable organization you beileve in and write them a check - today. And then write that same check on the first of every month.If you're currently being generous with your resources, seriously consider an raise! Even a percentage or two will help you and them. It will stretch you and encourage them!Be a Success! Be Generous! About The Author:Chris Widener is a popular speaker and writer as well as the President of
Made for Success, a company helping individuals and organizations turn
their potential into performance, succeed in every area of their lives and
achieve their dreams.To see Chris "live" at the upcoming Jim Rohn Weekend Event as he speaks on
the subject of Secrets of Influence go to
http://Chris-Widener.InspiresYOU.Com/ or call 800-929-0434.
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