Zig Ziglar famously said, “If you help enough people get what they want, you will get what you want.” It’s a simple yet profound statement at the heart of why giving can be such a powerful force for good. When we help others, we create opportunities for them to achieve their dreams. And as Ziglar suggests, in doing so, we also create opportunities for ourselves.
Let’s explore how this works.
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How Helping Others Can Lead to Success
The first thing to understand is that helping others doesn’t just mean writing a check to a charity or volunteering your time. Although those are both great things, they’re not the only—or even the most effective—ways to help someone. The best way to help someone is by enabling them to help themselves.
For example, let’s say you have a friend who wants to start their own business. The best way you can help them is by providing advice, mentorship, and introductions to other entrepreneurs who can help them get started. By doing so, you’re giving them the tools and resources they need to achieve their dream. And as they begin to grow their business and reap the rewards of their hard work, they’ll be able to return the favor by helping you achieve your dreams.
It’s a beautiful cycle of giving and receiving that can lead to tremendous personal and professional growth for everyone involved. So next time you’re thinking about how you can help someone, remember that the best way to do it is by giving them the tools and resources they need to succeed on their own.
We all have dreams of what we want our lives to be like. And while it’s essential to pursue our own goals, it’s just as important to help others achieve theirs. Because when we do, we create opportunities not just for them but also for ourselves. So let’s all strive to be givers—not just takers—and see what amazing things we can accomplish together!
Steve Lofton 
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