This is one of the most basic laws of the universe based on Karma. “What comes around goes around”. This applies to our everyday lives AND our business practices. I think too many people forget about this principle in creating business partnerships and building teams. Trust me, I have seen this law affect companies that we all know (and shall remain nameless), and they have felt the pain of this invisible law. It is essential to embed this thinking into our company cultures.

There’s an old folk song about a thirsty traveler who comes across a pump in the desert. An attached note explains that there’s a jar of water buried nearby to prime the pump. You’ve got to give before you get, the note says. It is up to the traveler to decide whether to drink the water from the jar or take a chance that the small amount of water invested will result in an unlimited supply of cold, clear water. You’ve got to go the extra mile. You’ve got to give before you get. You cannot expect to receive generous rewards and then decide what to give in return. You must give freely and have faith that the rewards will eventually come. As clergyman Frank Crain once said, “You may be deceived if you trust too much, but you will live in torment if you do not trust enough.”

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