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(💸20/40)The 100X Giving Secret & Why Giving Away Money is Harder Than Making It
Season 1 Episode 20
Ever wondered if your donations are actually making a difference? We've got news for you:
Your next charitable gift could be 100 times more effective than your last.
No, that's not a typo. 100 times.
In this episode, we're peeling back the curtain on the world of effective giving. We're challenging common assumptions, diving into cutting-edge research, and handing you the keys to becoming a giving superhero.
Here's what you're going to discover:
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The shocking truth about charity effectiveness (and why some of your donations might be going to waste)
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Our fail-proof framework for choosing where to give (hint: it involves both your head and your heart)
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The "Good Soil" principle that could multiply your impact exponentially
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Why some billionaires say giving money away is harder than earning it (and what you can learn from them)
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The hidden dangers of generosity (and how to avoid them)
Whether you're dropping a few bucks in the collection plate or planning to give away millions, this episode is your roadmap to maximizing every dollar you donate.
🔗Resources mentioned in this episode:
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Book: "Simple Money, Rich Life" by Bob and Linda Lotich - https://www.seedtime.com/smrl
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Book: "When Helping Hurts" by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert - https://www.amazon.com/When-Helping-Hurts-Alleviate-Yourself/dp/0802409988
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Documentary: "Poverty, Inc." (available on Netflix) - https://www.netflix.com/title/80097120
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Organization: Charity Water - https://www.charitywater.org/
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Bible passages:
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2 Corinthians 9:7 (NIV)
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Mark 12:41-44 (The Widow's Offering)
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Matthew 25:14-30 (Parable of the Talents)
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Proverbs 11:25
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SeedTime Money 40-week checklist (mentioned as part of our ongoing series) - https://seedtime.com/give1m
Remember, it's not about giving more - it's about giving smarter. Let's make every dollar count.
Watch this episode on our SeedTime Money Podcast YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/v1j2bdXELPg)!
If you haven't checked out our best-selling book Simple Money, Rich Life (https://seedtime.com/smrl/), we think you'll love it. It was named the 2022 Book of the Year by ICFH and has over 600 5-star reviews on Amazon, and is best described as "a money book for people who don't read money books."
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago