How much of what you do in your daily routines supports your values as a person and how much is a technique?
AmSpirit Business Connections constantly reminds members that 'giving' is the best way to benefit in the organization. You'll hear 'givers get' and 'give first, then you'll receive' often from Frank Agin or other Area Directors.
What I find troubling is the notion that some may perceive 'giving' as a technique. That's dead wrong. You have to have 'values' in your life that you live every day. If you're treating values as a technique to gain more business, eventually people will see right through you.
When I see members act in a way that is 'giving' to others, and then after a short time, abandon that mindset, it makes me think they only pursued it as a 'technique'. Going to monthly luncheons, referring to others, making introductions between other members, etc. are all part of having a giving nature. But when I hear a member say, 'I tried doing that and it just didn't work' or another excuse is offered, I am troubled by it.
It makes me think they were only employing a technique and they didn't really believe in what they were doing. Whether you immediately get rewarded for your giving nature or not, you should gain satisfaction out of knowing you followed the 'golden rule': do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
I get discouraged from time to time just like everybody else, but knowing that you're doing the right thing keeps your perspective in place. How can feeling good about yourself ever be a bad thing?
AmSpirit Business Connections constantly reminds members that 'giving' is the best way to benefit in the organization. You'll hear 'givers get' and 'give first, then you'll receive' often from Frank Agin or other Area Directors.
What I find troubling is the notion that some may perceive 'giving' as a technique. That's dead wrong. You have to have 'values' in your life that you live every day. If you're treating values as a technique to gain more business, eventually people will see right through you.
When I see members act in a way that is 'giving' to others, and then after a short time, abandon that mindset, it makes me think they only pursued it as a 'technique'. Going to monthly luncheons, referring to others, making introductions between other members, etc. are all part of having a giving nature. But when I hear a member say, 'I tried doing that and it just didn't work' or another excuse is offered, I am troubled by it.
It makes me think they were only employing a technique and they didn't really believe in what they were doing. Whether you immediately get rewarded for your giving nature or not, you should gain satisfaction out of knowing you followed the 'golden rule': do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
I get discouraged from time to time just like everybody else, but knowing that you're doing the right thing keeps your perspective in place. How can feeling good about yourself ever be a bad thing?
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