The Generosity Guy

It doesn't happen automatically, but it does happen and it changes peoples lives...

It was common in years gone by, but not heard too much today. Were people swinging more cats in 1990's than they are now or is there another reason the saying has disappeared?

"Charity Begins at Home" - What does that even mean?

When equality feels like oppression, it is important to introduce cake.

Take a moment and think about the things that you can do now. There was a time in your life when you weren't able to. You have learned and grown. So has our world.

There is power is saying I don't know, because it means more about the amount of options you have than it does about your ability to make a decision.

I thought my days of writing fiction was all behind me, but it turns out I still make up stories. About people mostly, and their motives. The beauty is that I can still change the narrative.

Being a charity case sounds like a bad thing. We use it as a negative term, but who doesn't need a little help once in a while?

What does Philanthropy even mean and how do you become one?

What does this fictional character from a Christmas movie have to teach us about generosity? Great question - let's find out!

Of all the Seth’s in the world, he’s in my top 3. Up there with Seth Godin and Seth Green, but alphabetically he comes first – Seth Emery. A designer, musician, writer, missionary and lifelong learner… He’s been struck by lightning, twice…and hit by a truck. These are just a couple of things that have happened in his life… Some resource suggestions from Seth: Rare Leadership : 4 Work Habits that I...

Where were you born? Does that make a difference? Yes.  Should it? No. What do we do with that?

When we experience loss, gratitude can help us find our way back to generosity, after we grieve

How do charities figure out where the greatest need is? With so many areas of need, the decision can be a difficult one...

Back for Season 4... I have jealousy issues. A tough thing to admit to myself, but the impact that has on generosity in my life is too big to ignore.  

In the final episode of season 3, we talk about charity fatigue, where does it come from, does it even exist and what should we do about it...

What do you want to be when you grow up? You may think you are already grown up but the question is still valid.

To leave a lasting legacy in the world, include your kids in your giving.

Deep down, every person wants the same thing. The three keys to happiness...

Poverty is dangerous, but so is poverty of the non-poor...

What gets you up in the morning?  Finding purpose can make the biggest difference in life - generosity is the key to that.

How much should we be asking about what charities spend and how much should we focus on the impact they are having?

Very few things are black and white, most have elements of grey. Poverty is complex but it can be overcome. 

It is good business for charities to send you mail if you have donated before. But, if you don't want it, just tell them that.

Learning something new is important. Allowing someone to learn something is generous.