Our Generous Gene makes a strong case for all of us to lead a more generous life to build a future where everyone and everything on our planet can flourish. Part Mike's personal story, part the stories of others who have found, often to their great surprise, that changing the world, or their part of it, brings them greater happiness.
Mike's experience of starting a charity from scratch and seeing it raise over £100 million, demonstrates that small actions ripple outwards and the key to a happier and healthier life is to live more generously. He argues that each one of us has the power to be a change-maker, uniquely able to influence our future and society from the bottom up.
Neuroscience now confirms our instinct to nurture and care for each other seems to be as strong as Darwinism and self preservation, so by changing our focus we can, literally, rewire our brains to create a world where we value 'being' more than 'having.' Mike argues that the immense and increasing pressure to accumulate and acquire money and possessions is linked to the upward spiral of stressed lives and mental health issues, but that it is within us all to change and think differently. Generosity is something we can learn and teach our children. We CAN put the world to rights. We already know how to, we just need to act.
Our Generous Gene is a treasure trove of interesting facts, moving stories and interviews with remarkable people who are generously and happily living wile making determined efforts to create positive change. There are many practical tips and ideas on how to develop your own Generous Gene; how to move from a society where a few profit at the expense of many, to a place of greater inter-dependence.
Sir Anthony Seldon said: " Our Generous Gene is a timely and important book. It argues that generosity is part of our DNA, and that our core human instinct is to nurture each other, A message that the world seems to have forgotten in the 21st century. This highly readable book about the power of generosity should be on everyone's reading list, because it reminds us what we know in our hearts, that helping others gives us a sense of purpose and makes life happier for every single one of us. Without any cost at all."
More Reader Reviews:
"I have to say that this is the kind of book that is more than just an enjoyable read. It is the sort of book that gets you to change the fundamentals of how you travel through the world. Buy it. Read it. Reflect on it. Act on it. A richer more rewarding life is on the other side."
"A clearly laid out, engaging and concise companion to a more meaningful, happier life. Even those already on cloud nine will glean gems as they absorb the contents of this thoughtful book."
"This book is inspiring. It really makes you think about what is important in life and the lives of others. It highlights that everyone has the ability and potential to be more generous in a whole range of ways and not just in monetary terms."
"Amazing book. This inspiring narrative is full of humility and self sacrifice, whilst making the concept of the Generous Gene accessible to everyone. I recommend to anyone wanting to make a change."
Mike's experience of starting a charity from scratch and seeing it raise over £100 million, demonstrates that small actions ripple outwards and the key to a happier and healthier life is to live more generously. He argues that each one of us has the power to be a change-maker, uniquely able to influence our future and society from the bottom up.
Neuroscience now confirms our instinct to nurture and care for each other seems to be as strong as Darwinism and self preservation, so by changing our focus we can, literally, rewire our brains to create a world where we value 'being' more than 'having.' Mike argues that the immense and increasing pressure to accumulate and acquire money and possessions is linked to the upward spiral of stressed lives and mental health issues, but that it is within us all to change and think differently. Generosity is something we can learn and teach our children. We CAN put the world to rights. We already know how to, we just need to act.
Our Generous Gene is a treasure trove of interesting facts, moving stories and interviews with remarkable people who are generously and happily living wile making determined efforts to create positive change. There are many practical tips and ideas on how to develop your own Generous Gene; how to move from a society where a few profit at the expense of many, to a place of greater inter-dependence.
Sir Anthony Seldon said: " Our Generous Gene is a timely and important book. It argues that generosity is part of our DNA, and that our core human instinct is to nurture each other, A message that the world seems to have forgotten in the 21st century. This highly readable book about the power of generosity should be on everyone's reading list, because it reminds us what we know in our hearts, that helping others gives us a sense of purpose and makes life happier for every single one of us. Without any cost at all."
More Reader Reviews:
"I have to say that this is the kind of book that is more than just an enjoyable read. It is the sort of book that gets you to change the fundamentals of how you travel through the world. Buy it. Read it. Reflect on it. Act on it. A richer more rewarding life is on the other side."
"A clearly laid out, engaging and concise companion to a more meaningful, happier life. Even those already on cloud nine will glean gems as they absorb the contents of this thoughtful book."
"This book is inspiring. It really makes you think about what is important in life and the lives of others. It highlights that everyone has the ability and potential to be more generous in a whole range of ways and not just in monetary terms."
"Amazing book. This inspiring narrative is full of humility and self sacrifice, whilst making the concept of the Generous Gene accessible to everyone. I recommend to anyone wanting to make a change."
