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What does it mean?
The speaker notes that helping others improved them more than the recipients.
In plain terms
I thought I was helping others, but they made me a better person.
What can you take from it?
Helping others can benefit the helper more than the one helped.

Where it applies

  • volunteering
  • mentoring
  • community service

Putting it to work

  • engage in service
  • listen to others
  • find value in giving

Questions to consider

  • What have you learned from helping others?
  • Why is service transformative?

Another view

This perspective might overlook the real needs of those being helped.

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