POINT TO PONDER
"We believe all lives have equal value, and that includes the many more people who will live in future generations than live today. Our society has an obligation to invest now to improve the lives of all those coming into this world, not just those already here".
—Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan in a letter to their newborn daughter
STORY LINE
Last week Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan donated 99% of their Facebook stock to philanthropic ventures with the mission to advance human potential and equality. But even a noble gesture like this had it’s critiques who cautioned that the foundation was set up to save on their taxes. (remember: 99% of any money goes to the foundation anyway and it was set up as corporation that can drive efficiency). This reminded me of famous The Paradoxical Commandments by Kent Keith, a version of it that was on Mother Teresa’s wall and is shown below:
ANYWAY by Kent Keith
People are unreasonable, illogical, self-centered
...love them anyway.
If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives
...do good anyway.
If you are successful, you win false friends and true enemies
...be successful anyway.
The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow
...do good anyway.
Honesty and frankness will make you vulnerable
...be honest and frank anyway.
People love underdogs but follow only top dogs
...follow some underdog anyway.
What you spend years building may be destroyed overnight
...build anyway.
People really need help but may attack you if you try to help
...help people anyway.
If you give the world the best you have, you may get kicked in the teeth
...but give the world the best you have
...ANYWAY.
Reference: http://www.kentmkeith.com/