# Be Kind. Expect nothing in return.

_Published on 4 August 2015 at 9:01 AM · Updated on 1 July 2025 · Around 1 minutes to read_

**Every day, do something selfless for someone else that takes under five minutes. The essence of this thing you do should be that it makes a big difference to the person receiving the gift. Usually these favors take the form of an introduction, reference, feedback, or broadcast on social media.**

But yeah, do something that’s not for yourself, every single day. Expect nothing in return. Over time, these random acts of kindness will really add up.

I took the above quote from an article published in time magazine on [how to be productive, successful and smart](http://time.com/3980738/productive-successful-smart-expert-tips/). Despite being taken advantage of people from time-to-time, I believe in being kind and generous in the ways I can. While I cannot give into everything people want, I like to help where I can. I have been in tight situations, I have had low points and wish someone just said it is ok to ask for help; even if it’s just retweeting something, listening or making an introduction. So if I can help you in some small way, please feel free to reach out, I will do my very best, and honestly I expect nothing back.

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