Comments on: The Karmic Capitalist: Should I Wait Until I’m Rich to Give Back? (Plus: Auction and Tim Q&A via phone)

By: cyber monday notebook deals

cyber monday notebook deals — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:19:14 +0000

Tim I think the program is great. The more you can show people the impact of the program,

By: Ann Heatherton

Ann Heatherton — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 19:50:01 +0000

Loved the blog, Tim. When people learn I do cat rescue volunteering, they sometimes tell me that when they retire or get that inheritance, etc. that they, too, plan to do animal rescue. I quickly tell them that they can do it now. I say, “Don’t wait. You can save one dog a month by fostering or one dog a week.” They give me excuses. The same tired ones. They only really want to help animals if it’s convenient. That is simply not how it works. I do cat rescue on a modest income. You do what you can, and furry feline by furry feline, you progress and make a difference in their lives. It’s a form of giving that has immediate results that you can see and touch. I believe what you believe, Tim. You can’t wait until you are rich. You might never get there. You have to jump in now and reap the rewards and satisfaction that your 9 to 5 job will never provide.
Ann

By: Judy Ko AKA 74 Hours

Judy Ko AKA 74 Hours — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 06:44:33 +0000

Hi Tim,

So at the risk of sounding like another one of your millions of adoring fans… What can I say? You’re my new Hero.
Read and loved the Four Hour Work Week, but The Four Hour Body has become one of my all time favorite books (this is from a girl whose mother banned from the library in junior high).

2 things.

1. I am breaking the World Record for longest consecutive massage of 74 Hours to raise money for Direct Relief International ($1 million goal ). It’s going to be on July 1st through July 4th. I knead bodies. Instead of running a marathon, you get a massage instead and it goes all to charity. I know the chance of you being a body is like 1%, but I had to ask. For other fellow Ferriss lovers, your body is kneaded too.

2. Thank you. So much. You are hilariously brilliant and really inspiring. Thanks for setting a great example. I mean all of this in the most sincere noncheesy way. I am embracing cold showers now and telling everyone to go read and buy your books. If you ever feel like a Four Hour Massage/Bodywork session, I would be honored to work on you (on the house, no need for anything in return). I am in Lake Merritt in Oakland; you can Yelp me. From B-boys to Martial Artists, I specialize in Deep Tissue Thai, Ashiastu Oriental Bar Therapy, and my own version of ART.

I appreciate you a lot. Thanks again
Judy Ko, AKA 74 Hours

By: James Moralde

James Moralde — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:07:38 +0000

From what I’ve read so far from some literature regarding karma, I think of it as the great equalizer. Taking must be balanced with giving. And I guess giving can take a lot of forms e.g. monetary tithing, community service, church service, volunteerism, a smile, a pat in the back, etc.

I’m just beginning to see the beauty of the law of karma. Giving is one surefire way of earning good karmic points.

By: alex

alex — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:19:40 +0000

I feel bad for people living in areas in need of aid and yet generation after generation, century after century these same folks who are at the mercy of all the negative affects of poverty, hunger, disease and lack of education continue to expand the population ensuring an endless supply of people in need.

In the US you’d call these people bums and child protective services would take there kids away and rightfully so IMO.

I support the idea of giving and have ran many charity runs, participated in many event’s for various causes, given to the homeless and needy especially the salvation army and have helped create events to support battered women.

But I think Dennis Miller said it best when he said “I want to help the helpless, not the clueless” You seem to be advocating to help the clueless