Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Ben Franklin: Paying it Forward and Returning

 Two minis today

Bonus: 

I think I used this before, but do me a favor and forgive me.

Summary: 1. If you have someone you help help others, you can help many people for little investment. 2. If you want people to like you, as for a small favor.

Commentary: In regards to #2, I've always thought that part of the effect is that the person asking is then more willing to work with the person that helped them. I think a lot of us our shy to approach someone, ask for a first favor, etc. That first one breaks the ice.

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