The Unexpected Path to Getting What You Want

I recently tuned into an episode that absolutely resonated, and it’s this core idea from Steven Bartlett that stuck with me. Focusing energy on giving instead of just grabbing can completely change the equation.

🎙️ What Steven Bartlett Taught Us

Bartlett—entrepreneur, podcast host, and author—frequently explores this mindset through his conversations and personal journey. While I couldn’t track down the exact episode link’s title, his teachings revolve around shifting from self‑centered ambition to outward contribution Reddit.

Whether you look at his podcast interviews or his own story—from dropping out of school to building multi‑million‑dollar businesses—it’s clear: generosity fuels growth.

1. Giving Is an Intentional Strategy

Bartlett’s insight isn't just motivational. Giving—being generous with your time, value, and insight—builds relationships and trust. When you lead by contribution, your audience, peers, and collaborators often respond in kind.

2. Wanting Can Blind You to Opportunities to Care

On the other hand, hyper-focusing on your own success can limit your perspective. It can close doors, blind you to others’ needs, and—even if unintentionally—signal scarcity rather than abundance.

3. This Isn’t Self-sacrifice—It’s Smart Focus

Giving doesn’t mean neglecting your needs or goals. Rather, it’s aligning your efforts so that the value you bring naturally unlocks what you’re seeking. As Bartlett explains in broader frameworks, it's less about a zero‑sum game and more about reciprocal impact Mel Robbins.

🧠 What This Means for AYM High

✅ 1. Start From Contribution

Bringing something useful—be it insight, advice, encouragement, or collaboration—to your peers and community creates authenticity. When you lead with utility, doors open with much more traction.

✅ 2. Define Your “Giving Zone”

What are you uniquely equipped to provide? A story? A lesson learned? A helpful contact? Defining what you can consistently give helps you be generous in ways that align with your strengths.

✅ 3. Build the Bridge Between Giving and Growing

When you focus on serving others—mentors, colleagues, your market—you often wind up receiving the connections, referrals, and mutual goodwill that line up with your goals.

🌱 Practical Takeaways

Giving First	Outcome & Impact
Share your expertise or time	People remember who helps them
Help others with no strings attached	Builds lasting goodwill and visibility
Maintain contribution consistency	Over time, reciprocity creates opportunity

💡 In Closing

Steven Bartlett’s thoughtful emphasis on giving first reframes what it means to succeed. Whether you're building a brand, pursuing a passion, or just trying to make an impact, it’s this generosity mindset that becomes the engine of empowerment.

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Fahim Mojawalla is the Motivation and Mission Lead at AYM High Consultants. He loves what he does and would love to show you how to make 21st century sales and marketing easy, simply by being authentic, appreciative, respectful, responsive, empathetic, collaborative, and all-around awesome. Along with his wife Seema, he is an effervescent co-owner of Island Ship Center, the Spa of Shipping. #FahimFix