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Sep 2023
27m 45s

[Rebroadcast] How to Be Generous and Sti...

OptimalWork
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<p>#159: At OptimalWork, we often emphasize generosity as a crowning ideal: a key character quality to strive for. But this raises some questions. Should you just give everything to everyone? What are the limits? What if people start to take advantage of your generosity? In this episode, we discuss how to set boundaries that will help you maximize your gener ... Show More
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