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Chapter 14-Ella Richards

 Chapter 14

    By: Ella Richards 

    In chapter 14 of Are You Fully Charged, Rath tells the readers to avoid flying solo. He says, "The best moments in life rarely happen while you are sitting around alone" (105). I know when I surround myself with the ones I love, I am a much happier person. I feel as though when you are around people you care about, it brings meaning into your life. Also, when you are connecting with others it can bring a sense of happiness and wholeness to yourself. I am a much happier person after hanging out with people I enjoy and spend my time doing things I love. Obviously I am not going to be as joyful surrounding myself with people I do not like. Tom Rath brings up many good points in this chapter!

    I also like how Rath talks about the desire to help other people. I really like this quote he includes in the book, "Remember that everyone is wired to get more of a boost from giving than from receiving" (109). I love giving gifts to people and seeing their reactions as they open them! It makes me really happy, when I can give others a little light in their life! The holiday season is approaching, and hopefully since society is going through a hard time, I will be able to give back to my community in a way that is helpful! Chapter 14 has brought up topics that I already do, and it puts a smile on my face that other people think the way I do!

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