Do something for somebody every day for which you do not get paid.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Perform a helpful act for someone daily without seeking financial compensation.
- In plain terms
- Help someone every day for free.
- What can you take from it?
- Make daily unpaid service a habit.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What unpaid good can I do today?
- How does helping others change my day?
Another view
Daily consistency can be hard to maintain over time.
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