The Good Samaritan Wasn't Broke

"Success does not have to come at the expense of helping others; in fact, it fuels our capacity to do good." - Joseph Jaffe

I recently sat down with Executive Producer of “The Sound of Freedom ,” Paul Hutchinson for Joseph Jaffe is not Famous, a conversation that deeply impacted me and brought to the fore meaningful insights on the harmonious relationship between success and altruism. We discussed one aspect of our conversation, the idea that “the good Samaritan wasn’t broke” in our daily audio-only virtual coffee called the Collective Café – a powerful reflection on the intertwined paths of personal growth and philanthropy.

If you are around Monday thru Friday at 8am EST, join us in Discord (in the Collective Café channel) OR on Clubhouse in the Startup Club House.

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Paul's experiences combating child sex trafficking profoundly underscored the importance of actively contributing to the well-being of others, leveraging resources whether it's time, money, or effort. Amidst this, it was critical to realize success and making a difference are not mutually exclusive endeavors. You don't have to choose between living well and doing good - both can and should be pursued. It's about integrating our aspirations with our actions to achieve a balanced vision of success, exemplified by Paul's sentiment, "the Good Samaritan wasn't broke."

This sparked my thoughts on collective collaboration, the power of community, and the essence of personal fulfillment. We should have two resumes: a professional and a personal one.

My professional resume might be filled with accolades and recognitions, but it's my personal resume that paints a broader picture of my life, capturing my personal growth and contributions to others' lives.

Reflecting on this dialogue with Paul, I recalled advice from a friend’s mentor: "You can't eat bricks.” In a world where we are so focused on ourselves (I learnt a new word called Solipsistic), if we want to help others, accumulated wealth must be put to use, first for personal care and family, then for the greater good.

Then – and only then – feel free to buy yourself that Lambo, but I’ll bet you won’t…

Key Takeaways:

1. Bricks to Banquets: Understand that amassed wealth, like bricks, serves no purpose unless it's utilized - first for self and family, then for societal contributions.
2. Visionary Balance: Cultivate a balanced vision for personal achievements and societal good. Your journey should resonate on a vision board, intertwining personal goals with altruism.
3. Shared Success Symphony: Transform personal victories into collective wins. Success isn't a hoarded treasure; it's a symphony to be played out in the arena of societal upliftment.
4. The Power of 'We': Celebrate the community's strength in fueling collective progress. Alone, we're bricks, but together we can build monuments.
5. The Sands of Time: Understand time's value. Use it wisely to multiply interactions, embodying the spirit of the Collective Cafe.
6. Legacy Blueprint: Always bear in mind the lasting footprint of your actions. What's the legacy you're crafting with your bricks? This is your blueprint for impact.

Top Quotes:

1. "The more successful we are, the more good we can do." - Joseph Jaffe

2. "The Good Samaritan wasn't broke... It's okay to have a vision board." - Paul Hutchinson

3. "Every little bit helps; every time we share the message, we are helping." - Joseph Jaffe

4. "Never keep anything good to yourself." - Joseph Jaffe