ISSUE 11 | NOVEMBER 2019
BIKERS CLUB | MAGAZINE | PAGE 36
that while people do often
behave altruistically for selfish
reasons, true altruism is
possible. Others have instead
suggested that empathy for
others is often guided by a
desire to help yourself.
Whatever the reasons behind
it, our world would be a much
sadder place without altruism. Not because you think you're
less deserving, but simply
because you're innately
thoughtful and prefer to
prioritize the wellbeing of
others.
Characteristics of
the Generosity
Trait: Altruism For example, you get supper
excited when you find out that
your favorite fast food
restaurant now has an app that
allows you to place your order
ahead of time and skip the line.
But then you realize how
annoying that is for the people
who waited their turn in line -
Their own orders will get held
up because the employees will
have to prioritize your order.
You decide against using the
app and wait in line with
everyone else, simply because
you don't want to
inconvenience anyone.
You put others first.
You give your snack to your
coworker even though you're
hungry too. You give up your
spot in the movie theatre for
the group that needs an extra
seat. You use your lunch break
to help your friend with her
work. Whatever the case is,
you put others first -
You think about how
your actions will
affect others.
You feel good after
helping someone.
Altruistic individuals don't
despise how generous they are
or wish that they catered more
to themselves - instead, they
embrace their selflessness and
they love how it makes them
feel. These people like to do
good for others.
You're proactive.
You don't wait for the perfect
opportunities to be selfless and
help, you create them. You
volunteer in your community,
you donate money to current
relief efforts, and you offer
your help before someone asks
for it.
You possess and
display a healthy
degree of self-
confidence.
You are so sure in your morals