Don’t Be an Ostrich (Revisited)

Don’t Be an Ostrich (Revisited)

Author: Grant David Collins April 23, 2024 Duration: 18:16
It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the inequities in this world. Between almost continuous reports of natural disasters, the ever-present echoes of war, and political upheaval abroad, and at home, one can feel like the only way to deal with all the noise is to simply find the nearest sandhill and shove their head in it. This week, learn how to gradually level up your giving skills so you can be a force against the many challenges we are facing. Ryan Holiday/Guy Raw Interview Link: https://www....

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
The Power of Transcendence: Maslow's Final Need [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:59
Abraham Maslow is most famous for his contributions to humanistic psychology, and while he made many contributions in this field, his most notable work revolves around basic human needs. Humanistic psychology is essentia…
Increasing Your Giving Bottom-Line [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:53
The conversation surrounding the giving of one’s time, talents, and money is often viewed from a top-line perspective. The more we have, the better. This approach, however, does little to improve the causes and charities…
Giving First Personal Finance (ft. Chris Claflin) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:49
Our personal finances can often become too personal. With so much emphasis placed on self, it is easy to push off giving until we have everything 'handled.' Although easy, such an approach certainly is not useful. Giving…
A Raw Conversation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:39
No outline, no cuts, just a raw conversation about the present and future of Basement Philanthropy.
One Year of Basement Philanthropy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:22
Check out the new 5 minute video introduction to giving and philanthropy: https://vimeo.com/824985963 ______________________________________________________ Start your Micro-Philanthropy journey today through the free co…
Sharing is Caring [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:21
This week instead of listening to me, I want to share with you an episode of one of my favorite Podcasts, Hidden Brain. Host Shankar Vedantam and psychologist Amit Kumar explore the psychology behind giving. It was rich,…
Service Is a Lifestyle, Not a Project [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:47
Many of us first experience giving and philanthropy through service projects. These pre-planned opportunities are a great introduction to giving, but should be viewed as the beginning and not the end of our development a…
The Altruistic Brain [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:18
It is common to say that individuals are good by nature, but is that actually the truth? So much of our experience of society seems to point towards the exact opposite, and it can feel like humans are actually hardwired…
Done is Better Than Perfect [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:59
What is your relationship like with perfectionism? Does it loom large over your life or is it merely an infrequent annoyance? Does show up when you start a project or towards the finish line? Regardless of how or when yo…
Freshman English, Lifelong Impact (ft. Jared Payne and Peter Cook) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:51
Can one person truly make a difference? It's a question that many of us ask as we strive to increase our philanthropic impact. While there's no definitive answer, a quick flip through an old yearbook will likely spark me…