We live our lives based on social conventions where we want some sort of relationship, no matter how fleeting it is, before we want to help someone. I know that I’m guilty of this mentality. Do you have an internal monologue that goes something like this: “What? You want my help? You want to inconvenience […]
Most humans live by the law of reciprocity where you do something of positive value for someone and they feel an obligation to do something of positive value in return. Taking the time to enhance the lives of others will have a positive effect on yours. The critical moment comes when someone says “thank you.” […]