Does Giving Money Actually Lead to Getting More?
We’ve all heard some version of the saying, “The more you give, the more you get.” It sounds nice, but a skeptical part of us always wonders if it’s true.
Does the universe really work like a vending machine? If I put in $20 to charity, does a $50 opportunity spit out at the bottom?
The honest answer is no. It doesn’t work like that. But the deeper truth is that giving does create abundance, just not in the transactional way we imagine. The secret isn't in the act of giving itself, but in the mindset behind it.
Think about it in two ways:
1. The "Trader" Mindset
This is when you give with a hidden expectation of a return. You donate, but you’re secretly keeping a tally, waiting for the universe to pay you back. While the act is generous, the mindset is still one of scarcity—a belief that…

