Inconvenience is often something we avoid. In fact, the amount of energy we spend avoiding it seems, in some respects, counterproductive. This week, learn why we should sometimes choose to voluntarily inconvenience ourselves, especially when it comes to freeing up resources for our giving.

Voluntary Simplicity Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/giving-is-a-skill/id1622894869?i=1000649676248

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Commitment is a principle often talked about but rarely practiced. It seems that our default behavior is to do everything except what is truly necessary. This week, discover how true commitment—or simply doing what is necessary—can take your giving to the next level.

The Power of Discontentment: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/giving-is-a-skill/id1622894869?i=1000651864977

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It’s easy to get so wrapped up in our own human experiences that we forget what it’s like for those around us. This week, learn what it means to be human through the documentary 'Human Volume 1.’

Human Volume 1: https://youtu.be/vdb4XGVTHkE?si=em2tqF6I_qknURwi

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It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the inequities in this world. Between almost continuous reports of natural disasters, the ever-present echoes of war, and political upheaval abroad, and at home, one can feel like the only way to deal with all the noise is to simply find the nearest sandhill and shove their head in it. This week, learn how to gradually level up your giving skills so you can be a force against the many challenges we are facing.

Ryan Holiday/Guy Raw Interview Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAv3huYJk_E&t=801s

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The messy middle is where a lot of us find ourselves, especially when it comes to giving. We have an inkling of an idea to give back, but for one reason or another we can’t get all the pieces to fit together just right. Although necessary to creating good in the world, it’s all to easy to get stuck within continuous ideation. This week, learn from the experience of a fellow messy middler, Austin Heath.

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Discontentment is often viewed negatively in our society, with the natural response being to avoid it if possible, and to quickly rebound if not. But what if we chose to dwell in this dissatisfaction and approached it with curiosity? This week, learn how embracing the power of discontent can serve as a catalyst for enhancing the way you give.

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Prison is one of those places about which most of us know very little. As such, it's easy for stereotypes and misunderstandings to color our perceptions of those who find themselves incarcerated. This week, learn how to push back against this way of thinking through the raw story of Portia Louder.

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It’s hard to believe that this is episode 100 of the Giving is a Skill Podcast! To celebrate, I’m diving deep into the podcast archives to share the 10 things I’ve learned about the skill set of giving since starting this podcast!

1. Giving is a Skill
   1. The Free Throws of Giving: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/giving-is-a-skill/id1622894869?i=1000633186042
2. Developing that Skill Set is a Journey
   1. Start Small Grow Tall: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/giving-is-a-skill/id1622894869?i=1000591366607
   2. A Giver’s Journey Pt. 1(ft. Lauren Lund): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/giving-is-a-skill/id1622894869?i=1000641817854
3. Systems are Key to a Lifestyle of Giving
   1. Let Philanthropy Burn a Hole in Your Pocket: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/giving-is-a-skill/id1622894869?i=1000567947215
   2. Giving First Personal Finance: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/giving-is-a-skill/id1622894869?i=1000614101335
4. Diversify Your Giving
   1. Stop Outsourcing Your Philanthropy: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/giving-is-a-skill/id1622894869?i=1000561736289
5. Measure Your Impact
   1. Our Impact (2024): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/giving-is-a-skill/id1622894869?i=1000641000194
6. The Thought Isn’t All That Counts
   1. When Intentions Aren’t Enough: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/giving-is-a-skill/id1622894869?i=1000648873476
7. It’s Not About You
   1. The Problem with moral Individualism: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/giving-is-a-skill/id1622894869?i=1000627565294
   2. Your Life is The Truman Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/giving-is-a-skill/id1622894869?i=1000618456474
8. You’re Richer and Have More Influence Than You Think
   1. You’re Richer Than You Think: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/giving-is-a-skill/id1622894869?i=1000604061101
9. Don’t Reinvent the Wheel
   1. The Seven Questions To Ask Before Starting a Nonprofit: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/giving-is-a-skill/id1622894869?i=1000598404123
10. If Convenience Got Us Here, InConvenience Is the Way Out
    1. Episode to Coming Soon

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