The word SERVE in bold white capitals on a plain orange background, the day 22 card from Neil Martin's 2016 Motivational Advent Calendar

Day 22: Serve

Dec 22, 2016 | Life

Day 22 of my 2016 Motivational Advent Calendar: giving your time to others is the gift that grows you most.

Three days to go on my 2016 advent calendar. First published December 2016.

Serve

"The first step to inspiring others is to make sure you're inspired yourself" (Carmine Gallo, Talk Like TED)

What can you do to serve others? To add value to other people's lives?

One of the greatest gifts you can ever give is to be of service. And it's not your money, it's your time, because time is the one resource you can never, ever get back. When you give your time for others, that really shows you care. It shows you want to make a difference. It shows your commitment.

And here's the best thing. Who benefits the most when you serve others? Actually, it's you. That's how you grow.

The greatest gifts of all are the ones you give away.

The book: Talk Like TED by Carmine Gallo.

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