In the story when greed gives way to giving by Ana Veciana-Suarez it talks about a generous man. A man who after selling his road building company for $422 million, gave a portion of his money to his 550 workers. They basically became millionaires with the money he gave away. The author states how it defies all the stereo-types of American people. Better yet it teaches us something priceless which its generosity which many of us lack in today’s world.
Overall I think what the man did was something very un-expected. I agree with the Author when she states that we can learn something from it, because now in days all we think about is ourselves when we should be giving instead of taking all the time. It blows my mind how this man just gave part of the fortune he worked so hard to build to people he was not even related with. If we had more people follow the example this man demonstrated, the world would definitely be a better place.
I also agree when the author said that it was rare to see generosity in today’s society. It does not necessarily mean that people just do not want to give; it’s just because many of us cant. It’s hard enough going through a crises while maintaining one’s self; just imagine the people who have to care for others as well. I think that the ones who have and don’t give are a little are very greedy because just imagine if you traded places with some of the people that need your help.
If I was in that man’s shoes I probably would have taken a similar action. I probably would have donated about 100 million to an organization that helps people out in bad moments. Or a hospital that helps people that need care but can’t afford it. It’s always good to give to people when you have plenty. It can be a way of thanking god for the good he has brought to you and your family.
I think that this story can be used for more than just entertainment and school purposes; it can be taken as a life lesson that many of us should fallow.
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