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Re: You Get What You Give

Michael D. — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:20:42 -0000

I've always believed in a similar maxim when it comes to charitable giving and see some lessons here for my young daughters. Thanks for the timely post: Made my day.

Re: You Get What You Give

crawford — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 23:28:56 -0000

Thanks Fred. Return on Emotion is hard to measure but worth tracking.

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brisbourne — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:25:48 -0000

Great post. As a dad, VC and blogger I couldn't agree more. Shame there isn't more of a community round where I live in London.

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Bob — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:24:53 -0000

very inspiring. thanks!

Re: You Get What You Give

Guest — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 22:23:10 -0000

:) true...
the quote is also a good paraphrase of the First Law of Thermodynamics...
Unfortunately, the Second Law states that You Get Less Than What You Give...

Re: You Get What You Give

fredwilson — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:06:02 -0000

It works either way!

Re: You Get What You Give

Lidia — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:39:55 -0000

I enjoyed reading this...the work-life balance is so out of whack for many people and they are enslaved to their job. They are afraid to give more time for their families in case they don't keep up with the pace at work. Fear plays a great part in defining people and sometimes they're not even aware of it; they think its ambition that is driving them. I think the fact that you took heed of what the psychologist said is great. When people pay attention to messages sent for a reason, they can improve their lives.

Re: You Get What You Give

Greg — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 15:35:59 -0000

Wouldn't that be "you give what you get"?

Re: You Get What You Give

Michael Lazerow — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 14:36:04 -0000

Absolutely. That's why Kass and I live in the city. We have a 20 block rule. Work, home and kids' school are all within 20 blocks right now so we can work hard, be there for the kids and be there for each other. Happy holidays.

Re: You Get What You Give

fredwilson — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 13:53:01 -0000

Family first, work second

It's hard but critically important

Fred

Re: You Get What You Give

Hadar — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:55:04 -0000

I too am a VC based in NY. I only blog about personal stuff though, so nothing in my blog comes even close to being as interesting as the stuff in yours, bravo!

This morning, I was pointed to your blog by the CTO of the first company that I invested in, nearly 10 years ago. I am now subscribed, thanks!

My posts are way too long, as would be my full comment here. I'll spare anyone who isn't interested in hearing my full comment on this post by not putting it here in line. For those who are curious, I just posted my "comment" on my own blog. ;-)

Hint, the title gives it away, so you don't have to click if that doesn't interest you. :-)

http://www.opticality.com/b...

Re: You Get What You Give

Michael Lazerow — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:59:55 -0000

Fred, this is an awesome post. Hits a little too close to home for me -- working like a dog, have a wife (who I happen to work with) and three young kids.

Re: You Get What You Give

RacerRick — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:03:20 -0000

Short GET?

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RacerRick — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:02:53 -0000

Long GIVE

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greenskeptic — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 10:24:11 -0000

Posts like this, Fred, are why I come back day after day. You are a gem. Thanks for all you give.

Re: You Get What You Give

Aruni S. Gunasegaram — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 09:17:41 -0000

Fred - I also believe that the more you give, the more you receive. Another way of saying this is 'what goes around comes around.' When I was younger I thought people just said that to feel better about the situation, but I have seen it come around (good and bad). Usually we don't see it come around (if it's bad) but now I believe it does but it may not be in business but elsewhere. Negative energy. Oh yeah, and yet another way to say it biblically 'you reap what you sow.'

I noticed by your twitter posts that you were in Austin. I hope you enjoyed our cool-ish weather. I am following you on twitter but not sure if you see my @ tweets to you...still learning about twitter. I also just met someone who has sat on a BoD with you, Nataly Kagan. She's doing a start-up herself. Small world. I'm evaluating going out for angel funding for my company, Babble Soft, next year.

Happy Holidays!

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howardlindzon — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 08:38:08 -0000

same with viruses by the way.

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alex — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 08:10:54 -0000

Great post Fred, couldn't agree more, I think this is very true for all things in life, big and small.

Re: You Get What You Give

JohnMaloney — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 07:50:43 -0000

Great post and all true, Fred.

Forget the New Radicals --> this is much more about The Scorpions What You Give You Get Back

http://youtube.com/watch?v=...

Re: You Get What You Give

Dan Blank — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 07:36:33 -0000

Fred - this is flat out the best advice on blogging I have ever read. For all the tips and tactics about how to be a successful blogger and engage with an audience - nothing beats the simple act of caring.
Thanks for posting this... your larger point about how this extends to all of life is equally well received.
Have a great day.
-Dan

Re: You Get What You Give

fredwilson — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 07:30:01 -0000

Damn

I wrote it on the plane and forgot

sorry

Re: You Get What You Give

Luke H — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 07:21:29 -0000

Well said. But, what, no New Radicals song attached to the post?

Re: You Get What You Give

fredwilson — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 06:22:56 -0000

yup.

Re: You Get What You Give

Lee Bryant — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 04:41:23 -0000

Nice. You give a lot, BTW, with your blogging. You really are the most engaging VC writer I have come across :-)

Re: You Get What You Give

Jed Christiansen — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 04:34:57 -0000

Well said, Fred. Very well said.