Early on the morning of August 29, 2024, I found myself reflecting on a life spent giving, yet suddenly yearning to receive. My wife and I were facing a season of lack—no income, and the bills were piling up. Yet, I’ve been blessed to see significant desires materialize over the years. Instead of withholding what little I had in an attempt to hold on to more, I realized that perhaps the key was to continue giving, trusting that abundance would follow.

That very day, I began reading The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John Mann, completing it by September 2. The book inspired a shift in my perspective: rather than focusing on selling my services, I decided to freely share valuable information. I committed to learning not to sell better, but to give better—offering knowledge with quality and clarity. Each day, I asked myself, “How can I add value today?”

Now, a month later, I’ve experienced the fruits of this change. I landed another job interview, was featured on a podcast discussing my wealth management business, discovered new marketing strategies, and connected with key individuals to grow my business. Remarkably, I’ve also felt less stressed about business development, buoyed by a renewed sense of optimism. I intend to keep this momentum going.

Your opportunity may not be to maintain a giving posture, but perhaps to embrace patience, persistence, consistency, discipline, commitment, reliability, relaxation, optimism, or prudence. Or it could be something entirely different. I challenge you to think differently for a month, to adopt a new posture or perspective. At the end of that time, assess your state—you may be surprised by what or who you discover.

“ Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” —Luke 6:38 (NIV)