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A Guide To The Science Of Giving

Develop an abundance mindset, give freely, feel fulfilled

Rafael Sarandeses
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7 min readMay 7, 2018

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Last weekend we went out to enjoy Madrid’s gorgeous weather in the park. My three-year-old son Rafa started playing with a new truck. The kind of toy with all the moving parts, lights and colors that can make a kid go mad at that age. At some point, another kid roughly his age approaches him and says:

“Hi, can I play with your truck?”

I braced for the classic in-your-face “No. It’s mine” of my three-year-old, and got ready for the awkward smile exchange with the other kid’s parent. But instead, my son replied:

“Yes, here you are.”

I could not believe my eyes. The other kid, grateful and somewhat surprised, responded with “Thank you! Would you like to play with me?” And so they went to enjoy each other’s toys in the sand.

It was such a small moment, but it reminded me of the importance of giving and how it helps us lead more fulfilled lives. I’ve learned a lot about the science of sharing over the years and today, I’d like to share that knowledge with you.

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Rafael Sarandeses
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Written by Rafael Sarandeses

I Help Executives Accelerate & Reinvent Their Careers | Executive Search Consultant, Executive Coach & Career Strategy Professor | rafaelsarandeses.com

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