Everyone remembers the time when we were blessed with the generosity of a person, either a close friend, a family member or a complete stranger. These generous people have provided kindness, financial assistance, or simply lent their time and expertise when others wouldn’t wish to help. Who knew that a great, big heart was the simple formula to success? Here are 7 reasons generous people are more likely to be successful, in terms of personal life and material success:
1. They are Truly Happy
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One thing is certain – there is not a generous soul in this world that is both grumpy and unhappy. The ones who are free in giving their resources, which are time, and possessions are some of the happiest people that you will ever know. They might have known that the true meaning of life is in giving more, and contributing for the goodness of the world without asking for anything in return.
2. They are Truly Confident
The people who have learned that they are not the center of the universe gain much more enlightenment on how they should live and conduct everyday matters. They don’t have the feeling of insecurity that comes from selfishness, arrogance, greed and doubting in themselves about their status in society and the world. Generous people have a wide grasp of perception on what they can actually do, plus they know if they can do it or not. Being confident is one of the main ingredients in living a successful life.
3. They are Truly Kind
Kindness and generosity often go hand in hand. How could a person be generous but not kind, if they see that the other person needs a resource more than they do? How could they be kind and not generous, if they empathize and join them in their plight, and they see a way to help out the person with what they have? It is worthy to note that these two values are rarely taken for granted. Generous people gain more lifelong friends and great acquaintances who will one day remember the deed and repay it in kind. They are rich in ways that people could not see – they might not have big houses or cars, but they have a wealth of friends that will be there in difficult times.
4. They are More Relaxed
Surprisingly, the main cause of unhappiness happens when people try to gauge their lives in comparison with others. The feeling that you need more money, more things and more success ultimately consumes your happiness and leaves you with a very unsatisfied mindset. In doing so, you will try to acquire more resources for yourself, thinking that it is the path to being successful. Generous people have evolved from that thinking. They think nothing about counting their resources (time, money, skills) when they give. Oftentimes they provide more than what is necessary in hopes that they can help others achieve success. The peace that comes with not being tied to worldly possessions frees a great deal of stress in everyday life.
5. They have Better Relationships
Great relationships are not created overnight. They have stood the test of time, being nurtured with trust, time and constant connection. How could selfish people build a relationship like that if they are only thinking of themselves and hoarding their resources? Success in today’s world can also be measured in how many connections people have, and generous people are clearly the winners in this game. Their innate qualities positively strengthen and foster any and all connections they have with people.
6. They are Truly Free
Reaching out for success can be daunting, especially if you are tied down by the chains of greed, selfishness and unhappiness. Generous people have long found out that success is not really striving to get a million dollars, or owning luxury cars, but rather being able to do what you really want, and knowing between what is real and what is superficial. The interesting paradox happens when you observe generous people – they give out what they can, but they never seem to lack or run out of life’s given treasures!
7. They Work Hard
Here is another interesting observation when studying generous people – they work hard and waste little resource. Their success is built on effort and perseverance. They do not take short cuts, because they know that success and happiness is working hard to get what you want. Generous people focus on others rather than themselves, and they think that helping others achieve success is a worthwhile endeavor, and feel genuinely happy for them.
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