The Power of Service to Others

Posted on April 1st, 2010 by Keith Ferrazzi
Talking about building relationships and service at TED

Talking about building relationships and service at TED

Back from London, Bahrain, and Amsterdam -- what a trip. Feeling reflective as one often does after a lot of travel abroad.

The act of service has been transformative in my life personally. I grew up being taught the power of "paying it forward" in my life by all those who were there for me as a child and young man. Then it became more evident after publishing Never Eat Alone. I began to stand in front of audiences and give my personal testimonial for a life transformed through a life of stronger relationships... I had to hold the mirror up and ask every day if I was living up to my books and talk? And the answer was not always yes!

But a few years ago I began a new chapter in my life of service. It started with Meals on Wheels and the weekly transformation I gained reaching out and touching individual lives so directly in such simple but powerful ways. I guarantee I got more out of it than anyone I delivered that meal to.

Service has now become a contagion for me! I make every effort to tie in acts of direct service around every major trip I do. My work to bring our message to individul children and to help those serving others use our work to better their lives and service... This is truly the joy of my life today.

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  1. Edgar Navarro says:
    April 1, 2010 at 8:16 am
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    A great concept full of life truth!. Congratulations!.
    Keep walking and providing value to others..

  2. Damn I must be one of your biggest fans in Holland, but did not even knew about your visit to Amsterdam. :/ What did you do there?

  3. Thank God! Somneoe with brains speaks!

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