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Adam Grant, The Benefits of Generosity

10% Happier with Dan Harris

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Givitas: Solving Problems Through Collaboration

In this chapter, they discuss an exercise called Givitas, invented by Wayne and Cheryl Baker, where everyone in a room makes a request for something they want or need but can't get on their own. The rest of the room is challenged to fulfill these requests by using their knowledge or network. The range of requests is diverse, from wanting to be the bachelor to feeding the homeless. They highlight how quickly problems are solved through this exercise and share the positive outcomes of implementing it in companies.

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