It’s a funny thing, when you read John Milton’s Paradise Lost, how the main character, Satan, is so completely miserable.

The other thing is, he’s completely self-absorbed. All he can do is focus upon himself. Me me me me me… 

This is what they mean by the old phrase, “T’is more blessed to give than to receive”.

This doesn’t mean some grey-bearded sky fairy up there somewhere, keeping a tally on who gave the most Christmas presents.

No, it means that we are inherently social, giving creatures, and when we make it all about ourselves, we defy our own nature.

And when we defy our own nature, we create a Hell for ourselves. We end up like Milton’s Satan. 

(As Milton says, “The mind is its own place and in itself, can make a Heaven of Hell, a Hell of Heaven.”)

Which means, if you’re just in business for yourself, to just make a buck regardless, well, good for you, enjoy your new Ferrari, just don’t complain that you don’t find it as satisfying or as meaningful as somebody whose business is driven by more noble and generous reasons.

That’s not how it works.

We wish our American friends A Happy Thanksgiving 

CREATING CULTURE THAT DRIVES BETTER OUTCOMES TO SCALE AND TRANSFORM YOUR BUSINESS WITH JASON KORMAN & JOE POLISH

Here’s a glance at what you’ll learn from Jason and Joe in this episode: 

• Why Jason started Gapingvoid, how it influences people at scale and the tools entrepreneurs can use to transform their companies.
• How to make change really happen in your company (PLUS: The secret to designing ideas that spread).
• The interesting way Jason Korman and Hugh McLeod grew (and continue to grow) Gapingvoid.
• How to use language and drawings to get your point across in a simple way AND reinforce your message.
• The 3 pieces of advice Jason would give to entrepreneurs who want to become even more successful.
• Jason’s definition of “culture” and how to create a culture that drives better outcomes.
• What to do FIRST if your company’s culture is unclear OR needs a massive overhaul.
• ONE THING the greatest leaders and smartest CEOs of companies like Southwest Airlines, Zappos and Microsoft do create enthusiastic employees, loyal customers, massive media and greater profitability.