Stop Taking, Start Giving

102 Simple Ideas

One of the things I do to stay sharp on my coaching is to learn from and with other coaches. Sometimes thats a call with a peer, other times a text on the phone and sometimes a snippet from a talk. Today I was learning from one of the great coaches of our time, Steve Hardison. As I am watching the talk he brings up an interesting idea: “Stop Taking & Start Giving” wich inspired me to write this post.

Just imagine a world in which most people are mainly focused on what they can give instead of what they can take…. how they can contribute vs. how they are entertained…how they create vs. how they consume. Wow, that sounds like a pretty positive, interesting and entertaining world, doesn’t it? Imagine yourself in that world.

This is something I want to do more of in 2024 - Stop Taking and Start Giving.

If you are wondering how you could do that too - here are 102 simple ideas:

1. Give joy

2. Give fun

3. Give hope

4. Give trust

5. Give a hug

6. Give peace

7. Give a job

8. Give music

9. Give humor

10. Give advice

11. Give wisdom

12. Give energy

13. Give a plan

14. Give a goal

15. Give a meal

16. Give a book

17. Give a date

18. Give a joke

19. Give support

20. Give empathy

21. Give respect

22. Give a smile

23. Give comfort

24. Give loyalty

25. Give love

26. Give honesty

27. Give a voice

28. Give a story

29. Give a dream

30. Give to charity

31. Give shelter

32. Give culture

33. Give a party

34. Give a laugh

35. Give patience

36. Give kindness

37. Give laughter

38. Give a chance

39. Give optimism

40. Give guidance

41. Give security

42. Give fairness

43. Give a memory

44. Give a lesson

45. Give a vision

46. Give training

47. Give a course

48. Give a speech

49. Give a recipe

50. Give crafting

51. Give a meetup

52. Give knowledge

53. Give gratitude

54. Give tolerance

55. Give sincerity

56. Give a network

57. Give a project

58. Give donations

59. Give resources

60. Give a lecture

61. Give a workout

62. Give motivation

63. Give friendship

64. Give a surprise

65. Give enthusiasm

66. Give good vibes

67. Give positivity

68. Give acceptance

69. Give a referral

70. Give a platform

71. Give a shoutout

72. Give a solution

73. Give a strategy

74. Give a workshop

75. Give a makeover

76. Give compliments

77. Give inspiration

78. Give recognition

79. Give forgiveness

80. Give sponsorship

81. Give a challenge

82. Give appreciation

83. Give a safe space

84. Give an adventure

85. Give encouragement

86. Give understanding

87. Give your presence

88. Give a testimonial

89. Give a scholarship

90. Give an internship

91. Give a performance

92. Give a celebration

93. Give a helping hand

94. Give an opportunity

95. Give an endorsement

96. Give a piece of art

97. Give a listening ear

98. Give a second chance

99. Give a good influence

100. Give a positive attitude

101. Give a travel experience

102. Give a vote of confidence