In the book, The Go-Giver, we’re introduced to the 5 Laws of Stratospheric Success. The culture of Gold Star Referral Clubs can
be seen in these laws. Today, let’s look the final of the five laws:
“The Law of Receptivity.”
“The key to effective giving is to stay open to receiving.”
“Because human beings are born
with appetite, nothing is more naturally geared toward being receptive than a
baby, and if the secret of staying young, vibrant and vital throughout life is
to hang onto those most precious characteristics we all have as children but
which get drummed out of us—like having big dreams, being curious, and
believing in yourself—then one of those characteristics is being open to
receiving, being hungry to
receive, being ravenous to receive!”
What comes to mind when you think about Giving and Receiving?
Most of us think more about
“It’s better to give than receive.”
However, giving and receiving are but two sides of the same coin.
Being open and ready to receive is as important as giving.
When the farmer plants an entire field, it
is critical that he count on those seeds sprouting and growing. He knows that
if he puts enough seed in good soil he’s going to have a good harvest.
If you plant an apple tree, you can expect
it to bear fruit as a result of your labor and care.
In
the same way, we can be open to receiving fruit from the labor and care that we
put into our relationships.
We may not know exactly what the outcome
will be or where it will come from; nor can we demand a return, but the law of
give and receive promises that there will be a return.
When you are open to receive, you’re
thankful and grateful for all things good that come into your life without
keeping score.
Gold Star members are Go-Givers!
Beth Davis is a Certified Go-Giver Keynote Speaker.
Bring her to your next event.
