“Be frugal and generous.”

—Laszlo Bock, author of Work Rules

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The pandemic and its economic repercussions have caused many a family and business to tighten their belts. Being mindful of diminishing or scarce resources has created levels of frugality not seen since the Great Depression.

At the same time, this shared experience has spurred many to extraordinary acts of generosity and selflessness to support those in need.

What examples of frugality and generosity have you observed in your personal and professional communities? Where have you been both frugal and generous at the same time?

EXERCISE:

What life lessons have you learned this past year regarding the virtues of frugality and generosity?

Please reply to this post to share your own stories and insights.