It’s Giving Tuesday. To quote Kevin Kelly: “When you give away 10% of your income, you lose 10% of your purchasing power, which is minor compared to the 110% increase in happiness you will gain.”
A few notes about giving:
- Giving is contagious, for you and the people in your circle
- Giving is a way to reorient your life around the lives of others, rather than just your own
- Giving is not part of a zero-sum game of scarcity, but rather a multiplying practice of abundance
Giving won’t erase your debt, and it won’t magically lead to “blessing” in the form of additional income, and it won’t keep you from making poor decisions elsewhere with your money. BUT, if you put a stake in the ground and decide that giving radically is worth doing, then it can be an animating force for the rest of your financial life.
Meaningful Returns 