Giving: The Ultimate Life Hack for Well-Being

Resources

Resources & Recommendations

Books

• "Give and Take" by Adam Grant - This book presents research on top performers across industries, categorizing people into givers, takers, and matchers, and exploring why some givers excel while others are taken advantage of.
• "Die with Zero" by Bill Perkins - This book was mentioned in the context of people inheriting money later in life when they might not need it as much as earlier on.
• "The Millionaire Real Estate Agent" by Gary Keller, Jay Papasan, and Dave Jenks - This book was co-authored by the host and discusses the concept of earning, netting, and receiving a million dollars, with a new idea of "giving a million."
• "The Billionaire Monk" (Author not specified, likely Manoj Bhargava) - This book was referenced in relation to the founder of 5-hour Energy who committed to giving away his fortune.

People Mentioned

• Adam Grant (Author) - Mentioned as the author of "Give and Take" and having given a speech at the host's organization.
• Ben Kenny (Friend and colleague of the host) - Collaborated with the host on teaching a class about giving and inspired the idea of "give a million."
• Gary Keller (Founder of Keller Williams Realty) - Credited for the big ideas behind the charitable organizations within Keller Williams.
• Mary Tennet (Former President at Keller Williams Realty) - Instrumental in rolling out some of the charities at Keller Williams and initiated a holiday giving strategy.
• Mo Anderson (Mentioned in relation to Keller Williams charities) - Also involved in rolling out charities at Keller Williams.
• Larry Papasan (Host's father) - Role-modeled great giving through his volunteer work and fundraising efforts in Memphis.
• Matt Inman (Creator of "The Oatmeal") - Used his influence as a cartoonist to raise significant funds for various charities like the World Wildlife Fund, American Cancer Society, and a Tesla museum.
• Bill Gates (Founder of Microsoft, Philanthropist) - Mentioned as a famous example of giving wealth through his foundation and influencing others like Warren Buffett.
• Warren Buffett (Investor, Philanthropist) - Committed to giving his wealth to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
• Paul Newman (Actor, Philanthropist) - Started Newman's Own, a for-profit enterprise designed to give all net profits to charity.
• Chuck Feeney (Founder of Duty Free) - Quietly moved the majority of his wealth into his charity, Atlantic Philanthropies, with a goal to give it all away.
• Mark Zuckerberg (Co-founder of Facebook) - Mentioned as someone who also set up a charitable institution.
• Manoj Bhargava (Founder of 5-hour Energy) - Mentioned as the author of "The Billionaire Monk" and someone who set up his fortune to be given away.

Organizations & Institutions

• Keller Williams Realty - The host's workplace, which has two 501(c)3 non-profits.
• KW Cares - A 501(c)3 non-profit within Keller Williams Realty that helps associates with medical bills and crisis situations.
• KW NextGen - A 501(c)3 non-profit within Keller Williams Realty that provides scholarships for leadership development.
• Memphis Zoo - An institution that the host's father helped transform through fundraising.
• Le Bonheur Children's Hospital - An institution that the host's father raised money for.
• A Children's Settlement Home - A small charity that the host's education department adopted during the holidays.
• World Wildlife Fund - A charity that Matt Inman raised money for through his cartoon.
• American Cancer Society - A charity that Matt Inman raised money for through his cartoon.
• Tesla Museum - A project that Matt Inman raised funds for.
• Atlantic Philanthropies - The charity founded by Chuck Feeney.

Websites & Online Resources

• The Oatmeal - An online comic created by Matt Inman, mentioned for its creator's charitable fundraising efforts.