S1E31 - A Noble Responsibility

How do you find your true worth? Our self worth is determined not by how much we get, but how much we give.  When you see your noble responsibility to use your gifts for good, you find your worth. In this week’s episode, McKay delves into the subject of noblesse oblige, explaining the noble responsibility we have of helping others by giving, and getting inspired to live happy lives along the way.

He starts off with the story of Chhiring Dorje who, in spite of being in danger himself, carried out the most daring rescue on the deadly K2 mountain. McKay also talks about finding inspiration by giving, explains the law of giving, and encourages us to practice the Five-Minute Favor to incorporate a lifestyle of giving into our lives. He finishes off by advising us to accept the noble responsibility of sharing our strengths and gifts with others - not to get something in return, but to live fulfilled and enriched lives.

The Finer Details of This Episode:

-   The most daring rescue in climbing history- Chhiring Dorje Sherpa’s story

-   Finding inspiration by giving

-   Stories of those who gave

-   The law of giving

-   Conditioning yourself to a lifestyle of giving

-   The Five Minute Favor

-   The gift of La Liberté éclairant

-   Getting from giving

-   How to become a genuine giver

-   The noblesse oblige concept

Quotes:

“When we turn from getting to giving, we find strength and inspiration we didn't know we had before.”

“But when we forget ourselves and focus on helping others in their climb or goals or efforts, we get inspired. We also find our true capability.”

“Perhaps there should be a different kind of Forbes list— a list of people who give.”

“In giving, you find your worth.”

“The law of giving is a law or principle with a promise that if you become a person who focuses primarily on giving, you will find a greater return than might otherwise be possible.”

“Every time you find five minutes, think about how and to whom you can give. It's amazing how rich your life will become if you take all the extra five minutes in your day to give.”

“Self-worth is perfectly correlated with two important outcomes —happiness and freedom from stress.”

“Giving creates reciprocity. Giving creates influence.”

“Your Maker and life and circumstances have given to you certain endowments, and the purpose of these gifts is to be an ongoing blessing to those around you.”

“We have all been given gifts, and some are different than others, but we all have them. And they don't need to be something magnificent - just often a simple talent.”

“Your talents are embedded in the nucleus of who you are. You are more gifted than you know, and these gifts were given to you because you have the unique characteristics and talent to, in turn, give these gifts to the world.”

Show Links:

Open Your Eyes with McKay Christensen