How Do We Make Giving a Priority?

As of this podcast, there are officially 1,123,455 books that claim have found the secret to joy and satisfaction (not true at all – I made this up, but I’m certain it’s a big number). Chances are that you, like me and most overachievers, have read a few of these titles hoping to find a simple set of strategies that leads to instant success.   We’re all searching for our purpose, the meaning of life, and the key to happiness. The “self-improvement” industry (books/videos/seminars/courses/etc.) continues to grow rapidly and shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.    But, what if we already know the secret to a fulfilling life, but we (you, me and most of the people we know) are just choosing to ignore the truth?   In today’s podcast, I’ll explore the idea that the best way to feel happy and content is to donate more of our resources (specifically time and money) to those who are less fortunate. In addition, I’ll introduce simple tactics for prioritizing this behavior and making charitable giving a habit.