Friday, March 4, 2011

The Sheer Joy of Helping Others

It is gratifying to raise funds for charity. Whether it is dropping a few dollars into a donation box, or raising a few thousand dollars for a cause – it can be deeply satisfying. Being helpful reflects on your personal values, such as care, consideration, recognition, reliability and trust. Enchant those around you with your helpfulness. En-trance them with your positive energy. Good karma can be spread and distributed for it positively affects and infects others.

1)    Lead in a run clinic.
2)    Submit an online race report.
3)    Share race preparation tips for neophytes.
4)    Correcting a friend’s swim strokes.
5)    Providing corrective feedback on a colleague’s presentation skills.
6)    Coaching a person on how to write an effective and influential e-mail.
7)    Counsel a person through their personal issues.
8)    Pay the deed forward when others help you.
9)    Deca-Ironman Wayne Kurtz offers us his treatment for plantar fasciitis.

When was the last time you really helped somebody? How do you show your willingness to assist another? Do you allow yourself to be taken advantage of?

Go ahead – lend a helping hand!

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