{"id":2302,"date":"2023-05-02T05:41:55","date_gmt":"2023-05-02T09:41:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/99-ways-to-be-more-selfless-frank-sonnenberg-online\/"},"modified":"2023-05-02T05:41:55","modified_gmt":"2023-05-02T09:41:55","slug":"99-ways-to-be-more-selfless-frank-sonnenberg-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/99-ways-to-be-more-selfless-frank-sonnenberg-online\/","title":{"rendered":"99 Ways to Be More Selfless \u2014 Frank Sonnenberg Online"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Some people confuse giving<\/em><\/a> with sacrificing<\/em>. They think when they give something away, they\u2019re giving something up \u2014 one minute you have it and the next minute you don\u2019t. But the truth is, if you don\u2019t want anything in return for your kind gesture, you gain as well. The recipient benefits from your generosity while you benefit from the good feeling of being able to help. Moreover, the greater the sacrifice, the better the feeling you\u2019ll receive as a result. As Henry David Thoreau said, \u201cThe price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.\u201d What can you do to be more selfless?<\/p>\n

How to Be Selfless \u2014 The Definitive Checklist<\/h3>\n

As you read through the following list, think about how you give of yourself \u2014 and if you can give more. Here are 99 ways to be more selfless:<\/p>\n

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  1. Put other\u2019s needs ahead of your own.<\/li>\n
  2. Be the first to give.<\/li>\n
  3. Do something nice when it\u2019s least expected.<\/li>\n
  4. Tell it like it is<\/a> \u2014 even when the truth hurts.<\/li>\n
  5. Be genuinely happy for the success of others.<\/li>\n
  6. Pull your own weight.<\/li>\n
  7. Offer before being asked.<\/li>\n
  8. Be\u00a0generous<\/a> without expecting anything in return.<\/li>\n
  9. Raise your hand when no one volunteers.<\/li>\n
  10. Be kind to someone who\u2019s in no position to help you.<\/li>\n
  11. Strive for win-win<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 rather than winner-take-all.<\/li>\n
  12. Go out of your way to help a stranger.<\/li>\n
  13. Do what\u2019s right even though it may negatively impact you.<\/li>\n
  14. Be a loyal friend when the chips are down.<\/li>\n
  15. Avoid using your authority \u2014 even when you have it.<\/li>\n
  16. Give from the heart rather than writing a check.<\/li>\n
  17. Write a glowing review \u2014without being asked<\/em>.<\/li>\n
  18. Share information with someone who could benefit from it.<\/li>\n
  19. Make\u00a0<\/em>a gift rather than buying<\/em> one.<\/li>\n
  20. Give stuff away \u2014 for free \u2014 instead of selling it.<\/li>\n
  21. Pitch in, even though it\u2019s not your job.<\/li>\n
  22. Give credit where credit is due.<\/li>\n
  23. Buy one for yourself\u2026and then gift one to a friend.<\/li>\n
  24. Use your social network to help a colleague.<\/li>\n
  25. Keep your promise<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 no matter what the cost.<\/li>\n
  26. Tell someone to pay it forward instead of paying you back.<\/li>\n
  27. Talk to a shy person at a social event.<\/li>\n
  28. Stick up for someone who\u2019s being mistreated.<\/li>\n
  29. Admit when you\u2019re wrong.<\/li>\n
  30. Congratulate your opponent after their win.<\/li>\n
  31. Offer the last piece.<\/li>\n
  32. Listen more. Talk less.<\/li>\n
  33. Give up your seat.<\/li>\n
  34. Show someone the ropes.<\/li>\n
  35. Offer constructive feedback<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  36. Pick up after yourself.<\/li>\n
  37. Go the extra mile \u2014 even when you\u2019re tired.<\/li>\n
  38. Give your undivided attention.<\/li>\n
  39. Meet someone halfway.<\/li>\n
  40. Don\u2019t keep score.<\/li>\n
  41. Try to find the merit in each other\u2019s arguments.<\/li>\n
  42. Share the limelight.<\/li>\n
  43. Compliment a stranger.<\/li>\n
  44. Give professional advice for free.<\/li>\n
  45. Give someone else a turn.<\/li>\n
  46. Remain above the fray.<\/li>\n
  47. Stand up for what\u2019s right \u2014 even if you\u2019re the lone voice.<\/li>\n
  48. Be open-minded and tolerant.<\/li>\n
  49. Follow the letter as well as the spirit of the law.<\/li>\n
  50. Come to the rescue.<\/li>\n
  51. Volunteer to do work that no one else wants to do.<\/li>\n
  52. Make someone feel special.<\/li>\n
  53. Forgive<\/a> and forget.<\/li>\n
  54. Share your resources.<\/li>\n
  55. Sacrifice for the team.<\/li>\n
  56. Accept some of the burden.<\/li>\n
  57. Teach others what you know best.<\/li>\n
  58. Give tough love.<\/li>\n
  59. Be supportive during hard times.<\/li>\n
  60. Be open, honest, and transparent.<\/li>\n
  61. Give to those in need.<\/li>\n
  62. Lend your coat.<\/li>\n
  63. Become a mentor.<\/li>\n
  64. Give up your seat.<\/li>\n
  65. Make yourself available.<\/li>\n
  66. Be a good team player.<\/li>\n
  67. Run toward a problem rather than kicking the can down the road.<\/li>\n
  68. Smile \u2014 even when you\u2019re having a bad day.<\/li>\n
  69. Make sure you leave enough for others.<\/li>\n
  70. Earn it \u2014 rather than demanding it.<\/li>\n
  71. Take the smaller piece.<\/li>\n
  72. Lift others up.<\/li>\n
  73. Be empathetic.<\/li>\n
  74. Help others see the glass as half full.<\/li>\n
  75. Offer unconditional love.<\/li>\n
  76. Be fair and just.<\/li>\n
  77. Trust and respect people.<\/li>\n
  78. Share your good fortune.<\/li>\n
  79. Remember details about people.<\/li>\n
  80. Give a little when you don\u2019t have a lot.<\/li>\n
  81. Tell someone how much they mean to you.<\/li>\n
  82. Reach out to your elderly neighbor.<\/li>\n
  83. Pick up litter.<\/li>\n
  84. Show confidence in people.<\/li>\n
  85. Challenge people to do<\/em> better and to be <\/em>better.<\/li>\n
  86. Assist someone who requires help.<\/li>\n
  87. Assume the good intent of others.<\/li>\n
  88. Be conscious of other people\u2019s time.<\/li>\n
  89. Share information rather than keeping it close to the vest.<\/li>\n
  90. Take only what you need and leave the rest.<\/li>\n
  91. Honor the heroes who sacrificed everything.<\/li>\n
  92. Accept people for who they are \u2014 rather than who you want them to be.<\/li>\n
  93. Put yourself in others\u2019 shoes.<\/li>\n
  94. Give people space.<\/li>\n
  95. Point out someone\u2019s mistake \u2014 in private.<\/li>\n
  96. Give your children wings.<\/li>\n
  97. Refrain from saying, \u201cI told you so.\u201d<\/li>\n
  98. Provide hope.<\/li>\n
  99. Sacrifice today, so that others have a better tomorrow.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    It\u2019s important to note that when you give of yourself and expect something in return, it\u2019s a transaction not a kind gesture. You have one eye on giving and the other on what you\u2019ll receive in return. That not only takes you away from the moment, but you\u00a0can\u2019t<\/em>\u00a0do your best<\/em>\u00a0or\u00a0be your best<\/em>\u00a0when you have a hidden agenda. Plus, when you give of yourself without expecting something in return, your entire focus is on pleasing the recipient. In summary, if you demand recognition for giving \u2014 you\u2019re buying something.<\/p>\n

    What can you do to be more selfless? As the saying goes, \u201cHelping one person might not change the world, but it could change the world for one person.\u201d<\/p>\n

    Check out Frank\u2019s latest book,\u00a0The Path to a Meaningful Life<\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n

    What Can You Do to Be More Selfless?<\/h3>\n

    Please leave a\u00a0comment<\/a>\u00a0and tell us what you think or\u00a0share it with someone who can benefit from the information.<\/b><\/p>\n

    Additional Reading:
    Are You Selfless or Selfish?<\/a>
    Ways to Say You Care<\/a>
    Change Someone\u2019s Life and You May End Up Changing Yours<\/a>
    Are You Helping or Hurting?<\/a>
    Are You Enthusiastic for the Success of Others?<\/a>
    What Does It Take to Show a Little Kindness?<\/a>
    The Power of One<\/a><\/p>\n

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