Giving Is A Skill – Details, episodes & analysis

Over the last two years, I’ve released 110 episodes of this podcast. It’s been an amazing journey, and the time has come for me to take a little break in order to fulfill on the giving work I am committed to. This week, I fill you in on what’s next in my personal giving, and share why being called crazy is a label every giver should aspire for. 

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Check out the new 5 minute video introduction to giving and philanthropy:

https://vimeo.com/824985963
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Start your Micro-Philanthropy journey today through the free course: 

https://www.udemy.com/course/micro-philanthropy_paycheck/

Password: micro-philanthropy
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Our development-centric culture seems to reward addition over everything else. Subtraction is usually not seen as the star of progression, especially when it comes to making progress in our lives. This week, learn why we should start seeing the minus sign as the key to unlocking our giving potential.

Hidden Brain Episode, “Do Less:“

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-brain/id1028908750?i=1000656907220

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3X9vGUAXXfcG5vx51J1gJP?si=c63c76cbe0204a19

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Check out the new 5 minute video introduction to giving and philanthropy:

https://vimeo.com/824985963
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Start your Micro-Philanthropy journey today through the free course: 

https://www.udemy.com/course/micro-philanthropy_paycheck/

Password: micro-philanthropy
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It’s hard to believe that this is episode 100 of the Giving is a Skill Podcast! To celebrate, I’m diving deep into the podcast archives to share the 10 things I’ve learned about the skill set of giving since starting this podcast!

1. Giving is a Skill
   1. The Free Throws of Giving: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/giving-is-a-skill/id1622894869?i=1000633186042
2. Developing that Skill Set is a Journey
   1. Start Small Grow Tall: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/giving-is-a-skill/id1622894869?i=1000591366607
   2. A Giver’s Journey Pt. 1(ft. Lauren Lund): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/giving-is-a-skill/id1622894869?i=1000641817854
3. Systems are Key to a Lifestyle of Giving
   1. Let Philanthropy Burn a Hole in Your Pocket: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/giving-is-a-skill/id1622894869?i=1000567947215
   2. Giving First Personal Finance: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/giving-is-a-skill/id1622894869?i=1000614101335
4. Diversify Your Giving
   1. Stop Outsourcing Your Philanthropy: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/giving-is-a-skill/id1622894869?i=1000561736289
5. Measure Your Impact
   1. Our Impact (2024): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/giving-is-a-skill/id1622894869?i=1000641000194
6. The Thought Isn’t All That Counts
   1. When Intentions Aren’t Enough: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/giving-is-a-skill/id1622894869?i=1000648873476
7. It’s Not About You
   1. The Problem with moral Individualism: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/giving-is-a-skill/id1622894869?i=1000627565294
   2. Your Life is The Truman Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/giving-is-a-skill/id1622894869?i=1000618456474
8. You’re Richer and Have More Influence Than You Think
   1. You’re Richer Than You Think: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/giving-is-a-skill/id1622894869?i=1000604061101
9. Don’t Reinvent the Wheel
   1. The Seven Questions To Ask Before Starting a Nonprofit: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/giving-is-a-skill/id1622894869?i=1000598404123
10. If Convenience Got Us Here, InConvenience Is the Way Out
    1. Episode to Coming Soon

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Check out the new 5 minute video introduction to giving and philanthropy:

https://vimeo.com/824985963
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Start your Micro-Philanthropy journey today through the free course: 

https://www.udemy.com/course/micro-philanthropy_paycheck/

We live in uncertain economic times. Inflation is at a 40-year high, gas is $5 a gallon, and interest rates are spiking. It may seem like an inopportune time to be involved in micro-philanthropy, but all you need is $20 to jump into the game. This week, learn why you should let your philanthropy burn a hole in your pocket.

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Start your Micro-Philanthropy journey today through the free course:  https://www.udemy.com/course/micro-philanthropy_paycheck/

Password: micro-philanthropy

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Watch the podcast on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/RrPp1kBGvkA

Scarcity is a major barrier to individual philanthropy. Although it can be common in many areas of our lives, scarcity seems to show up most when we think about money. In a Basement Philanthropy first, Emily Jensen (a fellow basement philanthropist), shares her micro-philanthropy journey, and how simply becoming a little more intentional with her giving is allowing her to see past her own feelings of money scarcity.

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Start your Micro-Philanthropy journey today through the free course:  https://www.udemy.com/course/micro-philanthropy_paycheck/

Password: micro-philanthropy

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Watch the podcast on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UhkLs1miSs

The why behind your philanthropy is more critical than the what. Without the underlying “why”, philanthropy can turn into a mundane task that contributes little to you or society. With it, however, even the most common philanthropy actions can be a springboard to meaning and connection. Discover the difference this approach makes in this week’s episode of The Basement Philanthropy Podcast.

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Start your Micro-Philanthropy journey today through the free course:  https://www.udemy.com/course/micro-philanthropy_paycheck/

Password: micro-philanthropy

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Watch the podcast on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/srAB8OZekFA

Pulling off good surprises is tough. There are so many unknown factors at play, and this is only exacerbated when mixed with philanthropy. The risk is not worth the reward when you are dealing with situations that are already challenging for those in need. Learn how to repurpose your “surprise energy” into impact in this week’s episode of The Basement Philanthropy Podcast.
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Start your Micro-Philanthropy journey today through the free course:  https://www.udemy.com/course/micro-philanthropy_paycheck/

Password: micro-philanthropy

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Watch the podcast on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyxjkNlGtGY

As counterintuitive as it may seem, giving your money away is one of the surest paths to getting more of it. See why the giving paradox works and the science behind baby foot massages all in this episode of the Basement Philanthropy Podcast. Trust me, your giving will never be the same.

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Start your Micro-Philanthropy journey today through the free course:  https://www.udemy.com/course/micro-philanthropy_paycheck/

Password: micro-philanthropy

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Watch the podcast on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kEuhNVEaSg

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Reference:

Why Giving Matters - Arthur C Brooks | https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/arthur-c-brooks/giving-matters-2/

What’s the difference between micro-philanthropy and random acts of kindness? Find out what the distinction is, why it’s important, and listen to a few micro-philanthropists demonstrate the power of intention. And you thought Chik-fi-La’s sauce was good!

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Start your Micro-Philanthropy journey today through the free course:  https://www.udemy.com/course/micro-philanthropy_paycheck/

Password: micro-philanthropy

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Watch the podcast on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipeaJg6Ng-c

Today is a day of outsourcing. We outsource everything: our cooking, driving, shopping, and yes our philanthropy. Although outsourcing your giving is more time effective, it robs you of experience.  Experience that makes you happier, healthier, and an overall better human. It’s time to start diversifying your philanthropy with giving that is up close and personal.

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Start your Micro-Philanthropy journey today through the free course:  https://www.udemy.com/course/micro-philanthropy_paycheck/

Password: micro-philanthropy

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Watch the podcast on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lU7WSH70fP4

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Reference:

Helping others makes us happier -- but it matters how we do it: https://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_dunn_helping_others_makes_us_happier_but_it_matters_how_we_do_it/transcript?language=en