ISSUE 11 | NOVEMBER 2019
BIKERS CLUB | MAGAZINE | PAGE 32
The Altruistic Lifestyle
No one has
ever become
poor by
giving
Altruism involves acting out
of concern for the well-being
of other people. In some
cases, these acts of altruism
lead people to jeopardize their
own health and well-being to
help others. In many cases,
these behaviours are performed
unselfishly and without any
expectations of reward. Other
instances, known as reciprocal
altruism, involve taking actions
to help others with the
expectation that they offer help
in return.
What is it that inspires
individuals to give their time,
energy, and money for the
betterment of others, even when
they receive nothing tangible in
return.
What is Altruism?
Altruism is the unselfish
concern for other people;
doing things simply out of a
desire to help, not because
you feel obligated to out of
duty, loyalty, or religious
reasons.
Everyday life is filled with small
acts of altruism, from holding
the door for strangers to the
giving money to the homeless.
New stories often focus on
grander cases of altruism, such
as a man who dives into an icy
river to rescue a drowning
stranger or a generous donor
who gives thousands of dollars