Join the Generosity Guy – Kieran Johnson, and delve in to all things generosity. Why it’s good for you, what it’s made up of and why it can be so challenging to live out.
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Finding your purpose is a cliche now, but it looks to be a first world problem. I wish everyone could have the existential crises where they search for what it is they really want out of life.
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Happiness is not something that can be chased down. Happiness must come to you...
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You are not the main character in the world. Often you are an extra in someone else's movie. You can be the best extra ever.
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Finding your purpose is a cliche now, but it looks to be a first world problem. I wish everyone could have the existential crises where they search for what it is they really want out of life.
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Happiness is not something that can be chased down. Happiness must come to you...
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You are not the main character in the world. Often you are an extra in someone else's movie. You can be the best extra ever.
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Before good things come into your life, you need to act... That goes for just about everything.
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I love getting presents from people, but do you know what is better than that? The good feeling that comes from giving a present to someone last longer than when you receive a present. Go figure.
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Some things in life, when given away, come back to you in greater amounts...
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Sharing something that you have to offer, be it a creative talent or a practical thing you can do, even if it's not the best in the world, is a precious gift...
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Failure and mistakes are inevitable... But it's what you do next that is really important.
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Tough times can bring out the worst in people, but what we often forget, is that during those same challenges, we see the best in people come through.
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When it comes to generosity and love, we cannot express what we have not received...perhaps we can notice when we have received it and help those who may never have.
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It's not schadenfreude, it's freudenfreude and it's here to make your life much better...
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You know that one small thing you keep putting off? It’s probably getting worse. We all have good intentions—but intentions don’t change the world. Inspired by Oliver Burkeman, this episode is about closing the gap between caring… and actually doing something about it.
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If knowledge is so accessible, why isn’t everyone successful?We live in a world where you can learn almost anything in seconds. So why aren’t we all thriving? Because information isn’t the problem—execution is. Inspired by Walter Isaacson’s quote, this episode is a simple reminder: 👉 Ideas don’t change your life👉 Action does
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You can have everything… and still end up empty. Two bodies of water. Same source. Completely different outcomes. The Dead Sea takes in—but never gives.The Sea of Galilee receives—and releases. This episode explores why generosity isn’t just good—it’s life-giving.
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What if the person you’re trying to beat… isn’t even competing with you?This episode dives into the trap of comparison and the illusion that life is a competition. Inspired by Ryan Holiday, it’s a reminder that the only real race is against who you used to be.
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What if the problems in your life aren’t caused by mistakes—but by your best intentions? Inspired by Patriot, this episode dives into how even the best intentions can create unexpected problems. From parenting moments to everyday choices, discover why life is full of “jellyfish” we didn’t plan for—and how to navigate them with wisdom.
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The best things in life multiply the more you give them away.
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It's not just during an election when you can have your say. Each day we vote for what we want to see in our world...
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When have you had enough? Do you even know what you are aiming for?
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Even though accepting a gift from someone can be a good thing for you and them, there might be times when it is better to say "no". To an elephant for example.
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Sometimes, just by accepting a gift from someone, you are showing them generosity.
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It's all a matter of perspective, and it's not a bad thing.
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There is a way for your world to grow, even if you are lonely and in isolation...
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What we say matters, and how we behave also matters. What about our viewing habits?
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Being intentional about generosity means that you know how much, how often and to whom you are giving. Giving first, before you spend, is a great way to ensure you are as generous as you want to be.
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You'd be surprise how many philanthropists give to both major Australian political parties. I'm not suggesting you do the same, but it goes to show that it is good to give to more than one organisation.
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Here are 4 easy things that you can do to spread the love of generosity this Christmas. Have a great Christmas and see you in 2026 for season 10!
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If you think that when you come in to a large sum of money you will be able to be generous and give some away, you are kidding yourself if you aren't doing that already. Generosity doesn't start when you have lots of money at some random time in the future. It starts now.
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It's not just because I didn't enjoy the subject in high school, it's also because Economic theories have some fundamental flaws.
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It's Lorraine. She is worth her weight in gold, but doesn't earn a cent. She probably deserves a pay rise.
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My job is to raise money, and I used to ask people to give their money to Opportunity International Australia. It felt a bit weird, so I stopped and tried something else.
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Why do people give to charities? It comes down to what they are trying to achieve in this world, and what their values are.
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Doing what you have always done can be helpful, but if something changes perhaps your old habits are no longer serving you. Ask "Henry", the vacuum cleaner.
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We know they tell us to do that in an emergency flight situation, but most of the time we don't need to put on our own mask first. In fact, it can be holding us back.
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"I just call it as I see it!" Sure, but if you call it like a jerk, you will see it like a jerk. There is a generous way to be refreshingly honest.
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Your purpose is not normally discovered somewhere "out there", but usually where you are right now. There are little things that you can do today, right where you are to help uncover what your purpose is.
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You go where you focus. So are you aiming to do something or are you aiming to not do something. It sounds like a small thing, but it can make the world of difference.
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Global population has skyrocketed over the last 200 years, is anyone still worried about it?
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How are you at buying presents? I'm not great, but the good news is that there are other ways to be generous...
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The opposite of love is note hate, it is fear. Fear destroys. It is stingy. Love is outrageously generous.
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When you make a mistake, what do you hope for - justice, mercy or grace? And what is the difference?
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How and why something happened is not as important as what you do next. Blame is not helpful. A plan to overcome the issue is.
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Are Organisational Charts helpful? Yes and no. I like to think of it to be more like a web. A generous web.
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What happens when you get sick on a plane, and what on earth does that have to do with generosity? Welcome to season 9 of the Generosity Podcast!
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He predicted so many things. How did he do it? Why can't I? What can I do instead?
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Everybody fades, no matter how famous they become. There are very few things that last and grow. Generosity is one of those things.
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If the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, and the second best time is now, what are you waiting for?
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If you didn't know which part of the community you would end up in, would you still think it is fair?
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