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In comparison with an economic transaction, a gift is value-laden.
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Especially for relatively small favors, the desire to repay seems to fade with time. But when gifts are of the truly notable and memorable sort, they can be remarkably long-lived.
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…after accepting a gift, customers are willing to purchase products and agree to requests they would have otherwise declined.
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…customizing a gift to a recipient’s preferences, customizing it to the recipient’s current needs can also supercharge the gift’s impact.
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…there’s a strong cultural pressure to reciprocate a gift, even an unwanted one, but there is no such pressure to purchase an unwanted commercial product.
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…it’s all about inspiring people to believe in themselves, their gifts, their potential, and something much greater than their own self-preservation.
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…the greatest gift God ever gave us is not the gift of sight but the gift of vision. Sight is a function of your eyes, but vision is a function of your heart. – Dr. Myles Munroe
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Gifts given freely, with no expectations, tend to pay off more than quid pro quo transactions masquerading as gifts.
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Teach. The greatest gift you can give is your knowledge. Teaching does the marketing for you when you do it well.
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…meaningful work provides personal meaning, reflecting who you are and what your interests are; allows you to share your gifts to help others; provides a community of believers that will support your dreams; and is financially viable given your desired lifestyle.
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