If you take a look at the stories of some of the richest Americans, you will see a trend. Many of the biggest givers are the ones earning the most.
The question is this, is it because they are earning more that they are giving more, or vice verse?
Many billionaires and millionaires hold the philosophy that the more they give, the more they in turn receive. This belief has been around throughout history, but it seems as though it is becoming something that more and more people are accepting.
The law of attraction has reached the masses like never before, ever since the release of the DVD The Secret. One of the teachings in this book is that generosity is a prerequisite of wealth, and the more you give, the more you will receive.
Many people all around the world have reported that they have had dramatic increases in prosperity simply by increasing their willingness to give away money to others. It is as they are saying to the universe ’I have plenty, thank you’ and in turn the universe continues to make sure that they do have plenty.
Charity has reached an entirely new level over the past 10 years. Now single contributions are in the billions of dollars. The biggest single contribution in history was in 2006 when billionaire Warren Buffet signed off 85% of his fortune, about $31 Billions dollars.
This type of generosity from people who clearly are able to earn vast sums of money make it seem as if this new belief is true, that the more you give, the more your receive. Generous millionaires and billionaires are getting richer and richer, and maybe by increasing your own giving you can one day join the ranks of the wealthy.