I believe that the best way to succeed in life, and business, is to help other people. A life built around helping others will yield not just the joys of relationships, but also the sweet success of achieving your own goals. Here are just four of the reasons I choose to live my life by focusing on helping other people:
- The Principle of Give and Take – The best way to motivate someone to help you has always been to help them first. Help someone 20 times and they will have a healthy desire to return the favor. This basic principal allows us to understand the power of living a life centered on helping others.
- The Power of Friendship and a Strong Network – Most people recognize that it is people (both personal and professional) that lead to the greatest successes in life. Helping others builds a foundation for new relationships and opens the door of communication that can lead to mutually beneficial relationships.
- A Historic Perspective – Without question an individual that has left one of the greatest impacts on the world was a carpenter’s son from 2000+ years ago who lived his life to help other people. While many people differ on who Jesus was, everyone agrees that his life has had unprecedented impact. He spoke about this philosophy by stating that you should “love your neighbor as yourself.”
- A Life Worth Living – Finally, even if I am wrong I note that I will have lived a life worth living, with a legacy that I will be proud of. We will all know when I turn 80 how successful this approach is, but till then I figure I am living a life that has purpose, meaning, and one that my three children will be proud of when I am gone.
As always, I welcome your thoughts and comments. Please feel free to send me an e-mail or to contact me though the ‘About the Author’ Tab.
Tim Klabunde
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Hi Tim I’am inspired about your thoughts and principles about helping others. I’am eager to help others too. I’m looking for ways to start may mission. Hoping for your warm response.
Joseph-
Thanks for the note; it is great to have you here on Cofebuz! Starting is simple, but it does start with a fundamental question about your life. I’m sending you a personal note now and look forward to keeping in contact!
Tim