EP #191: How to Receive a Gift Well with Bob DePasquale
I'm back from my retreat and no longer anxious.
In fact, I'm incredibly encouraged. I thouht I was headed for a 72 hour detox from work, digital technology, and business related stress. I got a lot of that but I didn't "escape" work completely. I learned a cirital lesson about generous cultures.
They include people who receive well.
These are the peple who do a terrific job of making sure others know how much their effort is appreciated.
I spend the first two days of the trip being poured into by a group of genltemen that expecthing nothing in return. I realized I needed to do a better job of expressing my feelings on day three (and they kept serving relentlessly).
These are my thoughts on how your business and personal environments can grow with receiving well.
Have a generous day.
What You'll Learn in Today's Episode:
Why I went on the retreat
What I actually learned
How we spend time and money to be served
How remuneration is good but not necessary
Why you have to just give.
How you will receive eventually.
About the three parties in a giving scenario
The importance of doing more than saying “thank you”
How the feeling of receiving is important to express
Quotes Worth Sharing:
“It was all about reflection..” - Bob DePasquale
“I learned a little bit more than expected about my work.” - Bob DePasquale
“Disconnect to connect.” - Bob DePasquale
”You build unbreakable bonds.” - Bob DePasquale
“Where I went was an opportunity to be served.” - Bob DePasquale
“The expect remuneration…and they also expect something back from you.” - Bob DePasquale
“What are the thins you spend time and money on to be served.” - Bob DePasquale
“I don’t care if you got a pandemic discount…you still spend a lot of money to be served.” - Bob DePasquale
“Be served. It’s good.” - Bob DePasquale
“It’s okay to be paid.” - Bob DePasquale
"It was extremely uncomfortable for me to step into a situation where I was the subject consistently over and over again…” - Bob DePasquale
“I’m a high maintenance guy. Ask Mrs. DePasquale.” - Bob DePasquale
“Sometimes, you gotta just give.” - Bob DePasquale
“You have to learn to receive.” - Bob DePasquale
“It’s more than just those ‘feel goods’.” - Bob DePasquale
“It’s also about how you receive.” - Bob DePasquale
Resources From Today's Episode:
Via De Cristo - the parent organization of the retreat I was on
Wendy Steele’s TEDx Talks - Harnessing the Power of Generosity - The Impact of Generosity
My Book - Personal Finance in a Public World
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