My Uncle once took me to a community center. He walked up to the clerk behind the counter and said, “Hi there, my nephew and I would like to… OMG!!!!… Are those your dogs in that photo right there!?!? What absolute cuties!! What are their names???” The person behind the counter lit up with joy! Read more about Conversational generosity[…]
You probably know the Golden Rule (treat others how you want to be treated)… but have you ever heard of the Platinum Rule? It’s: Treat others how they want to be treated. It’s a subtle difference, but a huge one because it requires willingness to learn the other people’s situation before speaking and acting. Assuming Read more about The Platinum Rule[…]
Your smile is unique. š Nobody smiles like you and that makes a difference in this world. The way you talk is unique. šāāļø You deliver words differently than others and that makes a difference in this world. Your actions are unique. š When you do kind stuff it makes a difference in this world. Read more about Someone like you š«µ[…]
Hey dudes! Great news!!! š„³ Remember last year my employer gave away a bunch of “Giving Cards” — where they send you a $20 prepaid Visa card for you to spend it doing some good in your community?? Well…. The creators of that giving card platform (extremely generous people btw) reached out to me for Read more about Grab a $20 Giving Card –> Do some good.[…]
Tuesday morning I was walking with my kid in the neighborhood. A nice lady stopped us and said, “hello, would you like some art supplies?”… We followed her to her house 1 street away and she gave us these… I know there’s a lot of nastiness going on in the world right now… But there Read more about Kind humans of the world…[…]
Youāve probably heard of āpay yourself firstā when it comes to money managementā¦ Well, a lesser known (but equally effective) tactic is to pay yourself first when it comes to other stuff in life, too… Pay yourself first in encouragement. If you don’t believe in yourself it’s hard for others to also. Pay yourself first Read more about Pay yourself first ā Variations[…]
Dear everyone, Good news! I just found a secret fountain of unlimited happiness. ā²ļø ā¦and Iām going to package up this happiness into tiny little bottles and ship it to everyone on this email list. Would you like a little bottle of happiness? Here is how you get oneā¦ All you need to do, is Read more about A quick route to happiness today š[…]
“There are angels. They don’t have wings and live in clouds. They wear nurses uniforms and work hard to pay the rent on their houses. Some work for charities because they can’t look the other way. Some have 4 legs and bark. Whatever they look like, they save lives. Sometimes you bump into them. Sometimes Read more about There are angels, you know… š[…]
This morning I opened up 2 gifts… They were my eyes. And i’ll be using these gifts today to explore the outside world, admire the beauty in everyone I meet, and view every situation with a positive lens. š Happy Sunday, – Joel Watercolor painting from my mother in law! She’s so talented!
Happy hump day š! **First off, if you havenāt ordered your free Covid tests yet, you can do so now by filling out this form. (4 x test per US address, will ship out in late Jan)** In other news, do you remember those $25 Giving Cards that the Motley Fool was giving out for Read more about GivingCard Stories (& FREE covid tests!)[…]
Happy #GivingTuesday!! Now that Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Turkey Thursday and Sexytime Sunday are all over š… it’s time to get back to what the holiday season is *truly* all about!… GIVING and HELPING others! “#GivingTuesday is an opportunity for people around the world to come together through generosity in all its forms by sharing Read more about Today = a worldwide celebration of generosity š[…]
Woohoo! It’s National Do Something Nice Day! Here are 3 things you can do that takes less than 5 minutes, and will absolutely make someoneās dayā¦ Think of the last small business you bought from or ate at ā-> and leave them a nice Yelp review. Positive feedback means the world to small bus owners. Read more about National āDo Something Niceā Day š[…]
Last week I was selling a chair online. It was a pretty nice office chair, worth maybe $80-$100… But since I’m an idiot I let someone negotiate me down to $40… Then when the lady showed up to take it, I felt kind of sad for her. She was in a much worse situation than Read more about Giving away all my profits…[…]
Got a cool email from my friend Steve yesterday, and with his permission I’m sharing this beautiful story… “I had an opportunity to be outrageously generous today. Guy called my company kinda randomly, asking if I bought household stuff – i don’t. He explained to me that he had his entire house/trailer contents in a Read more about My friend is “outrageously generous”…[…]
Starting this Friday (Nov 6th), it will be exactly 100 x days until Valentine’s Day 2021. Woohoo! Now, if you are hopeless romantic like me, you’re probably trying to think up new ways to impress you’re partner, lover, crush, baby boo or main squeeze… So here’s an idea that I used last Valentine’s Day that Read more about 100 x Days Until Valentines Day! š – Gift idea[…]
Read these out loud to yourself… “Today will be a great day” “I am in charge of how I feel, and I choose to be happy” “No matter what the world throws at me today, I will figure it out. I’ve handled everything this far in life, and each day I’m getting Read more about Today’s Affirmations. Tell these to yourself.[…]
Itās been 10 months since I started volunteering with Meals on Wheels (just 1 shift per week). My job is to deliver meals to people who can’t source food for themselves. Some clients are sick or disabled, but most of them are just extremely old. It’s not a glamorous job, but I make the most Read more about A few more funny volunteering stories![…]
Today I’m giving another public presentation. It’s not my favorite thing to do, but I’m getting better at it- little by little. As I do more of these, I’m learning that: 1) You don’t have to be an expert to help others. Simple tips and advice goes a long way. 2) The audience is on Read more about Poco a-poco (little by little)[…]
Do you guys remember the rocks I painted a few weeks back? Well, the kids next door helped me sprinkle them around the neighborhood. We placed rocks in front of peopleās driveways, under trees, and along the footpath. It was supposed to spread joy. It was supposed to cheer people up! BUT… The opposite happened. Read more about Neighborhood rock drama[…]
Last month, one of our friends gave us about 30 tomato plants. He had hundreds growing in his backyard and needed to give some away. As compensation, we gave him 1 pound of mung beans and some home-made beer. A fair trade, we all thought. 30 tomato plants is too many for us, so we Read more about Tomato trades and paying it forward…[…]
Over the past few months Iāve been pulling out my phone and jotting down the little things that Iām grateful for in life. Random events throughout the day, surprising moments in nature, or when Iām reminded of how blessed I am! Below is my list of things Iām grateful for. Thereās a 101 listed Read more about 101 Random Things I’m Grateful For![…]
Yesterday while volunteering I visited my favorite old lady. I see her every Friday. But she has a fading memory and always forgets me. Hereās how our conversation goes each week… *knock on her door* OL: Hello? Me: Hi, itās Joel from Meals on Wheels! OL: Ok please come inside. Me: I canāt come in, Read more about My favorite old lady[…]
Give more = Get more. It’s pretty simple… It’s not just money, this works the same with time. Time spent on others is time well spent. Enjoy your day! Give as much as you can. – Joel
“After all this is over, all that will have really mattered is how we treated each other” – Some neighborhoods have started putting back up their Christmas lights to help spread cheer. It’s catching on quick! – Celebrities like Jennifer Garner, Margo Robbie, Jamie Lee Curtis are reading bedtime stories to kids for free online! Read more about After all this is over…[…]
Fill in the blank spaces… Although Iām locked up in ____(city)____, Iām feeling quite _____(good emotions)_____. Because in the grand scheme of things, my life is truly ____(description)____. Iām learning to _____(new skill)_____ today, and staying home letās me be sneaky and _____(guilty pleasure)_____ too! Today I will check in on ____(family member)____, _____(neighbor)____ Read more about Fill in the _________[…]
More funny volunteering stories! Itās been 7 months since I started with Meals on Wheels. I still only do 1 day per week, and I’ve been promoted to a regular route (delivering meals to the same people each week). It’s important to stay positive while doing volunteer work, that’s why I collect and share these Read more about Year to volunteer[…]
March 4, 2014 As I write this, I am on a plane to Seattle, planning to meet with some of the biggest companies in America. It’s my duty to talk to them about business continuity, and that’s a pretty important job. I am wearing a nice suit, my shoes are polished and hair is Read more about Quick story from a plane flight in 2014[…]
Being kind is free. It doesnāt cost you anything, and itās easier than being unkind. āthousands of candles can be lit by a single candle, and the life of the original candle will not be shortenedā So today Iām gonna share my flame š„ with as many people as possible. Itās gonna be a Read more about Share your candle[…]
Good morning! Here’s 5 quick stories from my recent Meals on Wheels adventures… – Last week I delivered to an old lady, and when she answered the door she had no pants on. Instead of acting shy or apologizing, she just smiled and shrugged her shoulders as if to say, “I don’t really feel like Read more about More fun volunteering stories![…]
A few people asked for an update on my volunteering efforts. Here are the highlights… Summary: It’s been about 3 months, I volunteer only 1 day per week at Meals on Wheels in Santa Monica. My job is to drive around and deliver meals to people who can’t source food for themselves. Some clients are Read more about Volunteering Updates…[…]