Addition Through Subtraction

Addition Through Subtraction

Author: Grant David Collins May 28, 2024 Duration: 2:15
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?s...

Hosted by Grant David Collins, Giving Is A Skill operates on a simple but powerful idea: generosity isn't a character trait you're born with, but a practical ability you can develop. This podcast dismantles the common notion that meaningful contribution requires vast wealth or a specific stage in life. Instead, each episode explores how your current resources-whether that's an hour of your week, a professional talent, or a modest budget-can be strategically directed to create real impact right now. You'll hear from Grant every Tuesday as he breaks down the mechanics of effective philanthropy, smart volunteering, and intentional living. The conversations are grounded in actionable steps, moving beyond inspiration to provide a clear framework for integrating giving into your daily routine. It's for anyone in the business of improving themselves or their community, offering lessons that blend personal growth with tangible social good. Tune in to discover how building this skill today can compound your positive influence, making your future contributions more impactful and fulfilling. This is where thoughtful strategy meets the human impulse to help, transforming goodwill into sustained action.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Giving Is A Skill
Podcast Episodes
Clumsy Beginnings (Ft. Conner Simmons) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:13
Giving is a Skill is evolving and one of the main catalysts behind this evolution is a good friend of mine, Conner Simmons. Conner and I met in high school and after a few years a part, we are joining forces to refocus a…
Start Small, Grow Tall (Revisited) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:49
With New Year's just around the corner, it can be tempting to spend the next week or so planning ambitious giving goals for 2023. Maybe you feel called to help alleviate poverty in South America, support homeless veteran…
Santa Claus: The World’s First Philanthropist (Revisited) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:54
Almost every Christmas tradition is rooted in some act of generosity. You can see this in the decorated trees, carolers on doorsteps, and in the character of jolly old St. Nicholas. This week, learn the philanthropy orig…
Finding True Meaning In Family Gatherings This Christmas [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:47
With Christmas just 13 days away, the pressure is ramping up to finalize Christmas plans and presents. With so much to do, it can be easy to forget why we celebrate Christmas in the first place, especially when it comes…
What To Do Instead of the 12 Days of Christmas (Revisited) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:30
What if you could stretch The 12 Days of Christmas across the entire year, and instead of giving just once a year, you established a tradition of year-round giving? It is possible, but only if we think of the Christmas s…
Giving Tuesday [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:26
Today is #GivingTuesday! So if you’re sick of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, now is the perfect time to focus on be looking outside ourselves and giving. This week, we’re shining the spotlight on the movement of GivingTu…
Family Giving Pt. 2: Creating a Culture of Giving [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:41
Just in time for Thanksgiving comes part 2 of our mini-series on family giving. In this week’s episode, we’ll discuss the benefits of consciously implementing a consistent giving culture within our families and discuss h…
Family Giving Pt. 1: Start at Home [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:55
Giving within our families can be challenging. Expectations, complex history, and cultural norms often make serving those we love seem impossible. With so much at stake, the thought of opening the giving can of worms mig…
The Free Throws of Giving [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:34
We don't think about it very often, but everything we do requires skill. Actions as simple as drinking from a glass or quickly sending a text have been learned through years of study, observation, and practice. Giving is…