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I have seen or read hundreds, if not thousands, of articles talking about investing in yourself. This article will cover something a little different, investing in others.

From a completely selfish point of view, investing some time in other people can do you a lot of good. Making someone else feel good; helping an older person with groceries, changing a tire for a stranded driver or giving your neighbor a lift to the doctor, all can do a world of good for your self esteem.

Beyond that, you never know the connections you may make, or where your next business associate/friend/significant other will be found. What better first impression can be made than an unselfish act of kindness?

So, starting tomorrow, start looking for people to lend a hand to. Start slow, start trying to find one person in need per week. I’m not talking about giving your pay check to a homeless person, something small. Take your neighbor’s garbage cans in when you take in yours. Stop and have that chat with your neighbor that you’ve been avoiding. Take the time to notice the people around you in need, and there will be someone there to notice you.