As my son grows up, I want him to be confident in his ability to grow as a person and make his own way in the world. As a proud parent, I want him also to be confident in his ability to share.
Some of the most successful people I know are also the most generous people I know. Fundamentally, I believe that a successful person is giving because they are confident in their ability to be successful. They know they can afford to be generous.
Most people don’t realize, but the ability to share goes hand in hand with your own ability to earn. Just consider, the person who is confident in sharing, also must be confident in his ability to regain whatever he’s giving away, be it gifts, cash, or information. You can only give what you have.
On a personal level, I believe that sharing is a character trait to be admired. It is one of the first lessons that we teach our children. We tell them to share with others. They are taught that lessons by their teachers when they first start school. Ask any 4 year old and they know the meaning of the word share.
But sometimes, along the way, we forget that lesson.
As a blogger, we also need to remember the power of sharing.
The more that we give of ourselves to our audience, the more our blogs will grow. We build stronger relationships and connections with our readers.
Many blogs already demonstrate this concept. As you surf the blogosphere, you will see many blogs giving away free e-books, podcasts, and great information on their sites. These blogs understand that when they give something away for free, they are building a relationship with the receiver, who may one day give back to their blog. They may give back in the simplest ways by signing up for your list or retweeting a post. However, each gesture is one that pushes your blog to greater heights.
The very best blogs are a wealth of information that you can find for free. The blogger’s presence is felt all around the blog as you see them answering questions in their comments and responding to their email. They provide genuine, useful information to their audience, knowing that with every bit that they share, their generosity will pay for itself.
I believe the truly generous person is the one who gives even though he can't really afford it. That is true generosity. It reminds me of a story in the Bible where Jesus pointed out the women who gave all that she had as apposed to the Pharisees who make a big show of what he could give.
Not saying anything against those generous people who give of their surplus, just pointing out another view. You are right though teaching someone to be generous in life is a good thing.
I think both those people are generous. However, the person who gives when they can't even afford it shows a sense of nobility beyond just mere giving. They demonstrate that they care more for others than for their own well being.
However, when I think on all the generous people that I know, they always seem to land on their feet. My point wasn't that people give of their surplus. I know people who give away things that they really can't afford at the moment. However, I think that they are both thinking more of the other person, but also they believe in their ability to land on their feet and earn it back in the future. Just think on it, how many people do you know who are both generous and completely destitute?
Hey Richard,
You are right, those that are generous and share information just for the sake of helping other get more in return.
I think many have forgot to how to share without expecting something in return, and many only share information because they expect to get something from it.
Of course, there is an other side of being generous. People can take advantage of you, that is why, generosity should be measured with care.
I keep to a general rule of thumb which is that my generosity goes on as long as I feel like I am giving. I will be careful about it when I feel that the other person is just taking advantage. But for the most part, It still pays to stay generous.
Hi Richard!
Good message Richard, I always believe giving and receiving is the law of nature (universe). Yes of course some time there will be expectation from those who are giving that is nature of human being. As long the giver giving with sincerely and the expectation bring positive improvement for both life the nature will reward them. Its just matter of time, it could be sooner or later. Good post friend, have tweeted. Thanks for sharing.
Hey Richard,
Thanks for the awesome article!
You have a great point here. The more you give is the more you are going to get in return. If you give away free things it builds trust, because people know you aren't just in it for the money. You let them know it is a passion and or hobby.
I also believe that is one of those lessons we should never forget. When you stop giving and are all about getting something in return, then thats when your presences starts to fad away. People will quickly catch on to what you are all about.
You make very good points here, and great job!
Thanks again!
God bless,
William Veasley
Thanks William,
I totally agree. Even when you give free things away, it build a trust and relationship that you just can't get any other way. All around, I think it's just good karma to be a giving person. 🙂
It sia great child care post. I think each and every parents should read it and follow it. thank you so much for sharing such a valuable post.
I think the person who is truly generous is the one who doesn't expect something in return. I am glad that there are still people who help those who are in need.