John David Mann is coauthor of the international bestseller, The Go-Giver. The book has been published in 22 languages and has sold over 700,000 copies.
In addition to being an award-winning writer and coauthor of numerous New York Times bestselling books, he is also a concert cellist and prize-winning composer.
Thanks, everyone, for your comments on that last post! The point that I would make in reply to Vickie’s fascinating review is this: The idea that one could possibly calculate which are the “right” people to give to in order to get the “right” results is so far-fetched as to be completely impractical. How would…
Legal columnist and former trial lawyer Victoria Pynchon wrote a fascinating review of The Go-Giver that included some wonderful insights. For example, the review starts right out by referring to the book as, “The Go-Giver: A Guide to a Life Lived Richly.” What a great way of holding the book’s message! Victoria also makes a…
A few days ago the news came out of Pittsburgh: yet another senseless shooting that left a trail of innocent victims, this one at a health club (bitterest of ironies). We read about the violence, the tragedies, and do our best to put it into perspective, make some meaning out of it. Orrin Hudson, a…
According to a new report published by the multinational wealth management firm Barclays Wealth, “The recession is creating a new generation of philanthropists in Birmingham [U.K.],” says an article in the U.K.-based Birmingham Post. “The importance of civic-minded millionaires is on the rise,” the article continues. “One in four high-net-worth earners have increased their contributions…