Just the other day I met a fellow while working on a production who needed to use a phone as his was out of power. Sure enough, he asked me if it was okay and I had no problems with it. Afterwards, I talked to him a bit more and it was interesting to see that he had skills and knowledge in a field that I am not an expert in but was interested in learning more of. He then semi joked that since I let him use my phone he was willing to help me out.
Upon speaking to him a little further he didn’t really believe in charging people money but rather if someone wants to learn from him then he is willing to do it as time permits. I was just thinking too how ironically when people do this you kind of feel like returning the favor should a time come when they need your help too.
I know for myself whenever I offer help in this fashion the important thing is that it is genuine. Sure, there are situations where you should expect something in return for your services, but there is a time and a place for transactions like that. I have always found that it helps to surround myself with people with similar values as well which helps a lot in finding out who you can confidentially do business with.
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