Unselfishness

The Quality that Makes You Endearing … or Irritating

02/01/2026 / By Mike Hawkins / Self Improvement

It is easy to see selfishness in others, but not so easy in ourselves. While we often have good intentions, our biases, blind spots, and mindless actions often cause us to behave at odds with our intentions.

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Giving versus Getting

01/29/2013 / By Mike Hawkins / Relationships and Marriage, Sales and Marketing, Self Improvement

My second-oldest daughter, Angela, recently married. Several people have asked me what I said when giving my toast to the bride and groom. In my toast, I talked about the importance of giving verses getting. Giving is a timeless principle that always gratifies and delights, yet is easy for spouses to forget—especially in our “me

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