Benevolent 1100 Words You Need Week 43 Day 2

Benevolent 1100 Words You Need Week 43 Day 2

Benevolent 1100 Words You Need Week 43 Day 2

/bɪˈnev.əl.ənt/ (adj)

kind and helpful, altruistic, magnanimous, kindly, kind-hearted, big-hearted, good-natured, compassionate, caring, generous, philanthropic, humane, humanitarian, unselfish, beneficent, munificent, giving, benign

A wealthy friend of mine recently told me, “You get successful by saying yes, but you need to say no a lot to stay successful.” If you’re perceived to be wealthier than those around you, you’ll have to say “no” a lot. You’ll be constantly approached with requests, offers, pitches, and pleas—whether you’re in a Starbucks in Silicon Valley or the back streets of Calcutta. Refusing sincere requests for help doesn’t come naturally to our species. Neuroscientists Jorge Moll, Jordan Grafman, and Frank Krueger of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke have used fMRI machines to demonstrate that altruism is deeply embedded in human nature. Their work suggests that the deep satisfaction most people derive from altruistic behavior is not due to a benevolent cultural overlay, but from the evolved architecture of the human brain.

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Antonym: malevolent

Noun: benevolence

Adverb: benevolently