It seems that I am being reminded all the time that in order to get more I need to give more. What exactly am I talking about? Have you ever heard the saying that you get what you give? Whatever it is that you are putting out there in the world is exactly what you get back in return. Some people are the “ticks” of life… They just grab on and literally suck the life right out of you, and never ever put anything back in return. They are usually unhappy negative people that just want what serves them and to hell with the rest. Do you know anyone like this? Get the tick killer and move on as fast as you can! Then we have the givers.. the generous, loving, wonderful people that would take the shirt off their back to help you and when they need something, we jump at the opportunity to help. We need to apply these lessons to our lives and even our business! As entrepreneurs, we end up doing so much that sometimes we don’t feel like there is anything left to give. Wrong!! All the experiences, the good, the bad, the epic fails, those are lessons learned and they need to be shared! I have just been realizing this more and more lately. Those shameful failures that we try to lock in the closet are actually the warning signs for someone else that could save their business. The more value you put into the marketplace, the more valuable you become. Here are a few things you can do right now to start getting more out of your life by giving.

When you are stuck in life, and frustrated with the way things are going, you will never find the answer in that mindset. You must get out of your head and start focusing on the solution not the problem. A great way to change your mindset  is to help someone else less fortunate than you. The second you do that, your mindset shifts and you realize your problems aren’t that big.

1- Go volunteer somewhere or help someone less fortunate than yourself and realize your problems are not that bad. It will immediately change your mindset and you can inspire yourself to start moving forward.

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” Gandhi

2- If you want to get ahead, start by doing random acts of kindness. Happiness breeds happiness. We have all heard you reap what you sow… well, that is absolutely true! When we start by just simply being kind, amazing things happen. Other people are also kind! Start a trend, and show other people what is possible.

“There can be no greater gift than that of giving one’s time and energy to help others without expecting anything in return.” Nelson Mandela

3- Share your expertise, your experience, your time and/or your resources. People learn from experiences. When you share your knowledge and your struggles and how you have overcome those struggles, you could be saving someone from the biggest mistake of their lives! They could be just about to cross that bridge, and you and your experience are the only thing that saves them from that disaster. Those examples of struggle and triumph are what inspire and protect us in our lives & businesses. So share

“The easiest way to get what you want is to help others get what they want.” Deepak Chopra

As entrepreneurs we have so many responsibilities. We also are a fount of information! We have the resources for our businesses and the opportunity to share that with others. We have the ability to make someones else’s dreams a reality. I challenge you to go do one or all three of these things today & comment below on what happened next. I can’t wait to see the amazing things that come from a simple act of kindness.