I’m currently earning to give and donating what is perceived by my affluent society as a large percent. At first my family were horrified, and many of my friends and colleagues thought it was strange or even borderline ridiculous, but after a year people are finally accepting and even supporting my choice. I think persistence is key—when Gandhi and other leaders of major social movements went up against social pressure, they didn’t quit, they just persevered and did what they knew was right.
Great post Julia. I just have one comment to add.
I’m currently earning to give and donating what is perceived by my affluent society as a large percent. At first my family were horrified, and many of my friends and colleagues thought it was strange or even borderline ridiculous, but after a year people are finally accepting and even supporting my choice. I think persistence is key—when Gandhi and other leaders of major social movements went up against social pressure, they didn’t quit, they just persevered and did what they knew was right.