Giving Really Does Give Back 10-fold (Or More!)
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People Appreciate Your Efforts
Those of us who volunteer countless hours need to be reminded occasionally that giving truly does give back at least 10-fold. This sounds slightly religious, or even a bit trite, but it is a fact. Why is this? Because people appreciate your efforts!
How do They Reward You?
How many leads have you gotten from your volunteer hours? How many times has someone informed you of a job opportunity? How about when you donate to a charity run or dinner and show up there. What does that do for your personally or professionally?
At work, if you are polite and help someone in need, don’t they always go out of their way to help you out for the rest of the time you or they work there and beyond? How often does that tiny effort lead to a lifelong friendship?
The old saying you can get more flies w/ honey than spice is very true. How many times when you were younger did your volunteer hours lead to social invitations? Dates? Etc.
Always Be Giving
We need to make sure that we are always trying to give something to somebody. The "pay it forward " scenario really works, use it! You will see. Miserable people seem to bring more misery to themselves, happy giving people seem to always have someone helping them that they can count on.
Thank you for everything you do. You will be rewarded.
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