Light the Path for Others: An Experiment in Being Genuinely Helpful
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I want you to run a little experiment, so I’m keeping this post short.
To start, pick one of these things. Then do it:
1. Use and share your contacts to help a friend or neighboring band secure a show out of town or at a venue they are having trouble getting into.
2. Promote another band’s record or upcoming show on your social media sites, mailing list, or website - and link to it for people to check it out.
3. Donate money from one of your shows to a local cause or struggling high school music program.
Repeat over the next few weeks. Be genuine about it. Expect NOTHING in return.
Watch what happens 
It’ll kind of blow you away.
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February 27, 2010 at 9:21 pm
here’s why you won’t take david’s advice…
it goes against very human nature to do anything expecting nothing in return…especially for another human.
so I raise you all one…
Before you attempt 1, 2, or 3 and end up failing miserably because you can sustain the charade….don’t
…until you search and find a motive that isn’t self-seeking (this includes feeling good about yourself!)
February 28, 2010 at 10:20 pm
Wow…well put Jeremy. It really does start there. The “expecting nothing in return” part really is a bit of an anomaly and the large majority of the struggle I think. Even though I find myself working to lift others up around me, I still find myself expecting people to reciprocate.