Since my last blog about overcoming fears to become more effective with your network marketing, I came upon an affiliate program business that you can do online solely based on the premise of "paying it forward". But before I get into that, I did a little research about the concept of "paying it forward" and what it really means....how do we actively engage everyday in the act of "paying it forward"?
STEPS
1) BE ATTENTIVE wherever you are for opporunities to help someone. Perhaps you already have an elderly or disabled neighbor who is too proud to ask for help with their yardwork or maybe you're in a restaurant and see someone who looks like they could use a kind stranger to pay for their meal. You can change people's attitudes about the world through your unobtrusive acts of kindness.
2) DO SOMETHING NICE FOR SOMEONE YOU DON'T KNOW(or don't know very well). It should be something significant, and not for a person from whom you expect a good deed--or anything at all for that matter--in return.
3) SPREAD THE WORD. If the person thanks you and wants to "repay" you(that is, pay it "back"), let them know that what you would really like is for them to "pay it forward"--you would like them to do something nice for three people they don't know, and ask those three people to do something nice for three more people. The idea is to consciously increase the goodness in the world.
4) PAY IT FORWARD. When you notice that somebody has done something nice for you, make a note in your mind to practice three acts of kindness towards people as described in step 2.
TIPS
Even small acts of kindness , such as paying for the coffee for the car in line behind you at Starbucks when you pay your own counts. If it makes the world a friendlier place, you succeeded! ( I think this was on the news not too long ago)
Practicing the "pay it forward" principle will make you alert to unexpected kindness from strangers toward you, and you may find yourself becoming more greatful for everyday kindness and consideration from people you don't even know.
WARNINGS
Most nice things done for strangers will be one-time efforts, so use your head and don't give out your name or phone number. If someone seems to expect you to provide ongoing help, but you don't want to go that far, smile and tell the person that you prefer to remain anonymous.
It can feel risky to help stranger, but trust you own good intentions and don't be afraid to go out on a limb if you believe your actions will help the person.
Some people will not act grateful, but the benefits may still come around when you are not there to see it. Let your beneficial action be enough in itself and don't expect profuse thanks, or even any thanks at all.
Do take care of yourself. If you have excess, then share it with others in need, but don't give away your last dollar. The stronger you are, the more good you can do for others
THE WORLD CAN SEEM LIKE AN UNFRIENDLY, THREATENING PLACE, YET WE ALL WANT SAFETY, HEALTH, AND HAPPINESS FOR OURSELVES AND OUR LOVED ONES.
HOW CAN ONE ORDINARY PERSON--YOU OR ME--MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD? ONE WAY IS TO PRACTICE " PAYING IT FORWARD". WHILE THE STEPS MIGHT BE SIMPLE, THE OUTCOME COULD CHANGE THE WORLD!
Oh yeah and one more thing.....you may want to view a clip from the movie PAY IT FORWARD
released a few years ago starring Helen Hunt, Kevin Spacey, and Haley Joe Osment( I know the ending sucks, but it was still an awesome movie) ...whether you like the affiliate program for yourself is up to you....find your own unique ways to "pay it forward"
*Research was taken from wikiHow - The how-to manual that you can edit!
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