Give it!

Extract from the book You can win

Do something for others who cannot repay you in cash or kind.

Dr. Krl Menninger, a world-renowned psychiatrist, was once asked, "What would you advise someone if you knew that person was going to have a nervous breakdown?" The audience expected Dr. Menninger to advise consulting a professional. But he didn't. He said, "I would advise that person to lock home, go the other side of town, find someone in need and help that person. By doing that we get out of our own way." A lot of times we get in our own way, don't we?

Be a volunteer. It builds self-worth. Helping others as you would expect others to help you gives a feeling of gratification. It is a good feeling which represents high self esteem. The process of giving without having expectations or getting anything in return raises one's self-esteem.

A healthy personality has the need not only to get but also to give.