Take First is a Cult, Not a Religion

Give First: A Philosophy for Startup Bros

Understanding the essence of Give First (and how it makes me look awesome)

Give First is this totally rad philosophy I came up with that's been guiding my life and crushing it in the business world for years. It's all about throwing your energy into relationships without worrying about getting something back right away. But don't worry, bros - you'll definitely get something back. Trust me, I'm kind of a big deal.

As a Jewish atheist with Buddhist tendencies (yeah, I'm complex like that), I see religion as this set of rules for salvation or whatever. But Give First? It's a philosophy, man. It's like, way cooler. It's not judging you or promising you'll be the next unicorn founder. It's just some sick ideas to level up your game.

Evolving Through Experience and Being an Awesome Mentor

How Give First has grown (almost as much as my influence)

This Give First thing? It's been a wild ride, bro. Started as a vague feeling in some dude's kitchen back in '96, and now it's like, a whole lifestyle. I've made it through countless interactions, experiments, and yeah, even some epic fails. But that's how you grow, am I right?

Mentorship is where it's at, my dudes. I've mentored so many people, it's insane. And yeah, sometimes I let others mentor me too, you know, to stay humble. It's all about those connections, fam. That's how Give First gets even more powerful.

This philosophy is always evolving, just like the startup scene. I'm constantly learning from every interaction, tweaking my approach based on what crushes it and what bombs. That's what keeps Give First fresh AF in this crazy world.

I'm pretty sure Give First is gonna outlive me and keep inspiring people long after I'm gone. It's all about that generosity and open-mindedness, you feel me? To everyone who's contributed to this philosophy - you're the real MVPs. Your input has been clutch in making Give First the game-changer it is today.

Wanna dive deeper into this mind-blowing philosophy? Cop my book "Give First: The Power of Mentorship" - available now in physical and Kindle. And hey, while you're at it, check out my bro Andy Sack's book "AI First: The Playbook for a Future-Proof Business and Brand." Two killer reads dropping on the same day? It's like Christmas for your brain, dudes.