The first time you give someone something for free, you create appreciation.
The sixth time you don’t give, you create resentment.
Just dropped a new Daily Acorn episode on this because it’s Q4 giving season and we need to talk about responsible generosity.
The progression: Appreciation → Anticipation → Expectation → Entitlement → Dependency → Resentment
Most of us get stuck at dependency and wonder why gratitude disappeared.
Question for the community:
Where have you seen this play out - either as the giver or the receiver? And how do you give in ways that build capacity instead of creating dependency?
Let’s talk about it below 👇🌰