It’s 5am on a Sunday in October, it’s 35F, and I am handing out beer to sweaty athletes in an alcohol branded t-shirt that I have put on over my down jacket. I am volunteering! But who on earth am I volunteering for? To this day, four years later, I have no idea. Backing up […]
We live in an amazing country, in an amazing time. We are also bombarded by choices every moment of every day. So much so that entire movements have sprung up in praise of simplicity. The Minimalists, the Life Hackers, the Marie Kondo Magic of Tidying Up sock organizers, etc. are all focused on removing distractions […]
It’s a divided world. Finding common ground is a tough ask in the current political environment. But it is possible, and a little time spent investigating why you believe what YOU believe and why others believe what THEY believe can help you identify your priorities and have productive conversations with your loved ones. Giving is […]
What is Effective Altruism? At its core, Effective Altruism is about giving your money to the cause that will do the most good. It also can include, in order of aggressiveness, the following ideas: If you have the capability, skills, etc. to earn more, and thus give more, then you are morally compelled to do […]
The proof is in the refund I realize this title sounds like click bait. I promise that it isn’t. This is a real, grow-your-hoard strategy that can result in an effective tax reduction of 6% and an increase of every dollar you give by a factor of 11. It’s possible that you could tweak the […]
One of the biggest stumbling blocks to giving is finding a cause that is important to you (See number 6 in Why Don’t we Give?). And it’s not just about finding any random non-profit – it’s about finding one that will use your money or time wisely in a way that YOU feel is important. […]
The Altruistic Dragon 