Nowadays, people want to invest little money and yet harvest big returns. This is understandable as money, like time and gold, is a precious commodity in itself. This is also achievable provided you have reliable information, shrewd analysis, and good judgment.
However, is it not also better of we begin thinking in terms of harvesting huge non-monetary returns from small non-monetary deeds? Indeed, our lives are made more meaningful when we engage in activities that make the world a better place to live in.
Be honest, even if others will not, cannot and are not (to paraphrase a now-prevalent phrase). Return a wallet with all the things intact. Return excess change and help the cashier keep her salary. A smile is a reward in itself.
Be respectful, even if the temptation is too strong. Well, this basically applies to dating and gambling. Be respectful of your dates even if she is practically slipping down her undies; you will be upping the ante and the excitement.
Be respectful of your money and your partner’s money. Even free bets do not actually come for free. Remember that most times free casino bets are provided only upon the accumulation of poker plays, which means that you had spent money just to get more free poker bets. Be receptive to each other’s the financial views.
Be a citizen of your country. Go out and vote. Fight corruption in your own small way. If each one of us starts thinking in terms of the famous John F. Kennedy quote about country and men, then we will have a better nation. This is not to say that we are a bad nation, just that there is always room for improvement.
Be a wise gambler. Though you cannot convert your free casino bets into cash, you can certainly add them to your credits for future use. Just “cash” them in as soon as you cleverly can because Lady Luck is a very capricious woman. It is a little step towards making your bankroll a little bigger.
Be candid but tactful, even in trivial remarks. This usually means knowing when to hold your tongue and when to speak your mind. Hold your tongue when you have nothing good to say; release your tongue to praise. Only do not use your tongue to suck up for that much-coveted promotion. Few suck ups are liked in the office. Use your tongue as little as possible and see big results.
Be a philanthropist in your own way. Donate blood; you are saving lives. Donate semen; just be aware that you can be a father of kids you will never meet and kids you will probably be featured with in some tacky daytime show. Donate your time; you are making people smile. Donate anonymously; you are being prudent.
Whatever little way you choose to achieve big things through small deeds, remember that you are making others and yourself a little bit happier, a little bit more human.
