Our development-centric culture seems to reward addition over everything else. Subtraction is usually not seen as the star of progression, especially when it comes to making progress in our lives. This week, learn why we should start seeing the minus sign as the key to unlocking our giving potential.Hidden Brain Episode, “Do Less:“Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-brain/id1028908750?i=1000656907220Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3X9vGUAXXfcG5vx51J1gJP?si=c...

Individualism seems to be everywhere. It’s in the movies we watch, the news we read, and the music we listen to. But just because it is everywhere, doesn’t mean it is useful. This week, find out why, ironically, getting outside yourself is the surest way to be individually successful in life and giving.Radio West Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radiowest/id262033197?i=1000626485184Moral Individualism Article: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/perspectives-on-politics/arti...

Inconvenience is often something we avoid. In fact, the amount of energy we spend avoiding it seems, in some respects, counterproductive. This week, learn why we should sometimes choose to voluntarily inconvenience ourselves, especially when it comes to freeing up resources for our giving.Voluntary Simplicity Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/giving-is-a-skill/id1622894869?i=1000649676248______________________________________________________Check out the new 5 minute video introd...

Commitment is a principle often talked about but rarely practiced. It seems that our default behavior is to do everything except what is truly necessary. This week, discover how true commitment—or simply doing what is necessary—can take your giving to the next level.The Power of Discontentment: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/giving-is-a-skill/id1622894869?i=1000651864977______________________________________________________Check out the new 5 minute video introduction to giving an...

It’s easy to get so wrapped up in our own human experiences that we forget what it’s like for those around us. This week, learn what it means to be human through the documentary 'Human Volume 1.’Human Volume 1: https://youtu.be/vdb4XGVTHkE?si=em2tqF6I_qknURwi______________________________________________________Check out the new 5 minute video introduction to giving and philanthropy:https://vimeo.com/824985963______________________________________________________Start your Micro-Philanthropy ...

It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the inequities in this world. Between almost continuous reports of natural disasters, the ever-present echoes of war, and political upheaval abroad, and at home, one can feel like the only way to deal with all the noise is to simply find the nearest sandhill and shove their head in it. This week, learn how to gradually level up your giving skills so you can be a force against the many challenges we are facing.Ryan Holiday/Guy Raw Interview Link: https://www.yo...

The messy middle is where a lot of us find ourselves, especially when it comes to giving. We have an inkling of an idea to give back, but for one reason or another we can’t get all the pieces to fit together just right. Although necessary to creating good in the world, it’s all to easy to get stuck within continuous ideation. This week, learn from the experience of a fellow messy middler, Austin Heath. ______________________________________________________Check out the new 5 minute video...

Discontentment is often viewed negatively in our society, with the natural response being to avoid it if possible, and to quickly rebound if not. But what if we chose to dwell in this dissatisfaction and approached it with curiosity? This week, learn how embracing the power of discontent can serve as a catalyst for enhancing the way you give.______________________________________________________Check out the new 5 minute video introduction to giving and philanthropy:https://vimeo.com/82498596...

Prison is one of those places about which most of us know very little. As such, it's easy for stereotypes and misunderstandings to color our perceptions of those who find themselves incarcerated. This week, learn how to push back against this way of thinking through the raw story of Portia Louder.______________________________________________________Check out the new 5 minute video introduction to giving and philanthropy:https://vimeo.com/824985963_____________________________________________...

It’s hard to believe that this is episode 100 of the Giving is a Skill Podcast! To celebrate, I’m diving deep into the podcast archives to share the 10 things I’ve learned about the skill set of giving since starting this podcast!Giving is a SkillThe Free Throws of Giving: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/giving-is-a-skill/id1622894869?i=1000633186042Developing that Skill Set is a JourneyStart Small Grow Tall: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/giving-is-a-skill/id1622894869?i=1000591...