Vince Chan

It affects how we conduct ourselves, often emphasizing superficial connections over genuine connections. Mainstream media adds an outer layer, often with their own agenda. pushing certain narratives that can cloud our judgment, especially around elections or other high-stick events. Independent journalism is wailing, and we're left with these biased perspectives shaping the way we think.

It affects how we conduct ourselves, often emphasizing superficial connections over genuine connections. Mainstream media adds an outer layer, often with their own agenda. pushing certain narratives that can cloud our judgment, especially around elections or other high-stick events. Independent journalism is wailing, and we're left with these biased perspectives shaping the way we think.

Then there's this trend of idolizing successful tech founders, especially among younger leaders. They see people raising millions, building billion-dollar companies, and assume they need to emulate every behavior to reach that level. But as you pointed out, even Steve Jobs though he had a clear purpose, wasn't known for his kindness in the workplace.

Then there's this trend of idolizing successful tech founders, especially among younger leaders. They see people raising millions, building billion-dollar companies, and assume they need to emulate every behavior to reach that level. But as you pointed out, even Steve Jobs though he had a clear purpose, wasn't known for his kindness in the workplace.

It's as if some tech founders believe they have to be ruthless to be successful, ignoring that generosity and empathy are just as essential to leadership and success. And this brings us to a big misconception with technology. Connectivity does not equal connection. We think that having friends or followers means we are connected, in quotation. But that's not true.

It's as if some tech founders believe they have to be ruthless to be successful, ignoring that generosity and empathy are just as essential to leadership and success. And this brings us to a big misconception with technology. Connectivity does not equal connection. We think that having friends or followers means we are connected, in quotation. But that's not true.

Real connections are much deeper and more meaningful. People text family members in the same house rather than having a face-to-face conversation. In offices too, I hear stories from friends who say, back in the day, we just turned to the person next to us to chat. Now, even when two people are seated beside each other, one would send a message instead of speaking.

Real connections are much deeper and more meaningful. People text family members in the same house rather than having a face-to-face conversation. In offices too, I hear stories from friends who say, back in the day, we just turned to the person next to us to chat. Now, even when two people are seated beside each other, one would send a message instead of speaking.

All this technology has left us disconnected as human beings. And without real connection, the idea of giving generously without expecting anything in return becomes wearer. This disconnect is a big factor across all cultures and why generosity is harder to come by today.

All this technology has left us disconnected as human beings. And without real connection, the idea of giving generously without expecting anything in return becomes wearer. This disconnect is a big factor across all cultures and why generosity is harder to come by today.

It seems to me that you are an optimist. You are hopeful about the impact of generosity in the world. Despite the challenges we've discussed, you genuinely and passionately want to help people become more generous. You share insights, you write, you publish books to get the message out there. Would you say that's accurate? That you believe we can still build a more generous society?

It seems to me that you are an optimist. You are hopeful about the impact of generosity in the world. Despite the challenges we've discussed, you genuinely and passionately want to help people become more generous. You share insights, you write, you publish books to get the message out there. Would you say that's accurate? That you believe we can still build a more generous society?

One where leaders and individuals alike can grow to be more generous, happier, and ultimately more successful?

One where leaders and individuals alike can grow to be more generous, happier, and ultimately more successful?

For everyday people, not just leaders or influencers, what advice would you give on cultivating a generosity mindset in daily life? How can we become more conscious of generosity and move beyond the mindset to make it a habit? So it shows up consistently in our actions and behaviors. Any practical tips for building this habit?

For everyday people, not just leaders or influencers, what advice would you give on cultivating a generosity mindset in daily life? How can we become more conscious of generosity and move beyond the mindset to make it a habit? So it shows up consistently in our actions and behaviors. Any practical tips for building this habit?

Yes, I actually add to that. I think it's really beneficial to use a notebook and pen instead of typing on your phone. Studies show that the act of writing by hand helps with analyzing, filtering, and clarifying thoughts, which can really benefit mental health. So I assume you're suggesting actual writing, not just typing on a laptop or phone?

Yes, I actually add to that. I think it's really beneficial to use a notebook and pen instead of typing on your phone. Studies show that the act of writing by hand helps with analyzing, filtering, and clarifying thoughts, which can really benefit mental health. So I assume you're suggesting actual writing, not just typing on a laptop or phone?

Yes, and about using the phone, I actually go a step further, jotting things down on my phone, but eventually I transfer it into a physical notebook. I know there's tech now that lets you write digitally and it saves to a notebook file. But I still enjoy the actual human art of handwriting. Writing really makes a difference.

Yes, and about using the phone, I actually go a step further, jotting things down on my phone, but eventually I transfer it into a physical notebook. I know there's tech now that lets you write digitally and it saves to a notebook file. But I still enjoy the actual human art of handwriting. Writing really makes a difference.