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It turns out that givers are the least vulnerable to the mistake of overinvesting in people…
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…because of their dedication to others, givers are willing to work harder and longer than takers and matchers. Even when the practice is no longer enjoyable…
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Whereas takers often strive to be the smartest people in the room, givers are more receptive to expertise from others, even if it challenges their own beliefs.
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…powerless communication… works for givers because they establish a sincere intent to act in the best interests of others.
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Success involves more than just capitalizing on the strengths of giving; it also…
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Successful givers, it turns out, are just as ambitious as takers and matchers.
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Selfless giving is a form of pathological altruism… such that in the process of trying to help others… givers end up harming themselves.
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Selfless giving, in the absence of self-preservation instincts, easily becomes overwhelming.
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…when concern for others is couples with a healthy dose of concern for the self, givers are less prone to burning out and getting burned…
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Along with reducing burnout among givers, a firsthand connection to impact can tilt people of all reciprocity styles in the giver direction.
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