Are you a Giver or a Taker?

In every interaction, every unplanned life-situation, every change - we have a choice. We can resolve to be a giver that will create positive energy, a taker that will suck away positive energy, or a matcher that will give and take just enough to keep things the same.

I recently read a fantastic book by Adam Grant, called Give and Take. Grant's writings explore many examples of how people approach life & mindset. Give and Take is filled with telling insights and research about living life as a giver, taker, or matcher. Although takers might appear to win the short-game, it's no surprise that givers win the long game of life. Givers tend to live longer, have more relationships, create better outcomes, and make more money.

My favorite quote from the book: “Every time we interact with another person at work, we have a choice to make: do we try to claim as much value as we can, or contribute value without worrying about what we receive in return?” - Adam Grant

My perspective...

Life is filled with change, challenge, and conflict, but it is also filled with opportunity, potential, and possibility; the outcome of most situations is predominantly determined by the mindset we bring to that situation. Will we grab a surfboard and enjoy the ride, or cower in uncertainty, allowing the wave to slam us onto the shore? 

Being a giver – contributing superpowers to bring positive value to every situation, is a path filled with possibility. Being a taker – instilling fear and uncertainty, can hinder the team’s potential.

Be a Giver - live a life that creates and shares POSITIVE ENERGY!