The self-sufficient are doomed. Everyone needs help. But, chronic dependency turns daily responsibilities into requests for help.
Chronic help-seekers transfer ownership to supporters.
Don’t reward those who choose assistance over empowerment.
The goal of help is more than comfort. It’s capability.
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Sincerity can mislead. Good intentions can cause lasting damage. It’s not kind to do another person’s job.
You think you’re being generous. Supportive. Helpful. Harmful help weakens instead of strengthening.
The goal of help is equipping.
Here are five dangers of harmful help and seven questions to avoid it.
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