TED Talks Daily Why helping people makes you happy | Asha Curran
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Dec 14, 2023 Asha Curran, CEO of GivingTuesday, passionately explores the transformative power of generosity. She shares compelling stories, like a young girl's project providing hygiene products for women in need, which sparked a global youth movement focused on kindness. Curran emphasizes how even small acts can create a significant ripple effect, enhancing community spirit. The discussion highlights the importance of fostering generosity in an increasingly consumer-driven world, proving that giving not only helps others but also enriches our own lives.
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Power of Small Acts
- We often underestimate the power of our generous actions.
- Small acts of generosity can have a bigger impact than we realize.
Giving Tuesday's Origins
- Giving Tuesday started as an experiment in 2012, hoping to promote generosity after Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
- It quickly became a global movement, exceeding expectations.
Radical Generosity
- Radical generosity means incorporating generosity into our everyday decisions, even small ones.
- It's about making generosity a core value.