The Power of Giving

How Dr. Jim Doty, Neuroscientist Found True Wealth

We had a such a blast interviewing Dr. Jim Doty, MD - Neurosurgeon, NYTimes best selling author, and founder of Stanford Universities CCARE, the Center of Compassion and Altruism Research and Education.

Dr Doty wrote a second, “Mind Magic, the Neuroscience of Manifesting and How it Changes Everything”

Jim shares a powerful lesson he learned the hard way – true wealth isn’t about acquiring more material possessions, it’s about giving and serving others.

After losing his fortune, Dr. Doty went through a period of deep reflection and realized that his pursuit of wealth was driven by a need for external validation and acceptance.

But here’s the twist – when he started focusing on helping others, everything changed. Dr. Doty set up health clinics and blood banks around the world, created programs for adolescents affected by AIDS, and funded research programs at universities. And guess what? That’s when he found true happiness and fulfillment.

“By giving everything away, I tell people, actually,
that's when I got everything,” he says.

This shift in focus from self to others not only brought Dr. Doty inner peace and also led to incredible opportunities and connections. He became the chairman of the Dalai Lama Foundation, developed relationships with spiritual leaders like Desmond Tutu and Thich Nhat Hanh, and founded the CCARE, Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education at Stanford University.

So, what’s the takeaway here?

If you’re chasing after true and sustainable wealth and success then remember that true happiness comes from serving others. When you focus on helping those in need, you not only make a positive impact on the world and also find a deeper sense of meaning and purpose in your own life.

Stay tuned for more great stuff to come from Dr Doty and our episode with him.

Here is a clip from the episode:

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