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The 64 day Challenge: Gift #50 Given on February 23rd

by Chris DessiMarch 1, 2010

I sat down in my seat on Metro North heading home when an older woman got on board. She was dragging heavy luggage behind her and looked tired.  Before she even attempted putting the luggage in the over-head I asked her if I could help.  She looked at me like she could have kissed me [...]

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The 64 day Challenge: Gift #34 Given on February 7th

by Chris DessiFebruary 9, 2010

Today I decided to focus on my family for my gift.  I had to dig deep down, and really decide to commit to this very serious, life changing gift.  Giving it made me feel amazing because it took such focus, dedication and sacrifice.  I can articulate my gift in one simple, horrible, daunting word:
LAUNDRY
Three Loads, [...]

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The 64 day Challenge: Gift #33 Given on February 6th

by Chris DessiFebruary 9, 2010

The more I get “into” giving these gifts, the easier they come to me. When I first started I had a few ideas for gifts, but then found myself asking friends and family for ideas.  Now, I just relax and keep my eyes open.  While rushing around Chappaqua getting ready to host Super Bowl Sunday [...]

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The 64 day Challenge: Gift #32 Given on February 5th

by Chris DessiFebruary 8, 2010

Today surprised me.  Not only did I give my gift – I actually ended up giving TWO gifts!  On my way home from work I spotted another great street show that I offered $20.  They were certainly good, and certainly appreciative as one gentleman broke from what he was singing as said “THANKS!” …so that [...]

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The 64 day Challenge: Gift #29 Given on February 2nd

by Chris DessiFebruary 3, 2010

Today’s gift was my most intense yet.
My inspiration behind the 64 day challenge is the book 29 Gifts. In the book the protagonist and author Cami speaks about her experience with her spiritual adviser, and how that adviser felt at one point during her 29 days of gift giving she would give a gift to [...]

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The 64 day Challenge: Gift #28 Given on February 1st

by Chris DessiFebruary 2, 2010

Today’s gift; or the resulting story while attempting to give the gift is an “only in New York” type of scenario.  I think it’s fascinating how if you just keep your eyes and ears open you will find opportunities to give gifts all day long.  As I was walking through the subway I noticed a [...]

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The 64 day Challenge: Gift #19 Given on January 23rd

by Chris DessiJanuary 24, 2010

Today’s gift was $25 to  Kiva.
Kiva’s mission is to connect people through lending for the sake of alleviating poverty.
Kiva is the world’s first person-to-person micro-lending website, empowering individuals to lend to unique entrepreneurs around the globe.
This is such a cool concept, I am certainly going to give more to them.   If you want [...]

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The 64 day Challenge: Gift #4 Given on January 8th

by Chris DessiJanuary 9, 2010

My fourth gift came as a surprise. I’d actually purchased something that I was prepared to label as gift number four when the opportunity to “give” presented itself…so I went for it.
On the way home from work on the subway I was able to help someone out.  A woman got on the subway car with [...]

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The 64 day Challenge: Gift #3 Given on January 7th

by Chris DessiJanuary 8, 2010

Last week a friend and colleague closed a huge piece of business that we were both very excited about.  Upon sharing the news with me, I immediately said “you need to reward yourself.”  After twelve years in sales I’ve learned to do something small for myself after closing deals.   She agreed, but mentioned she’d have [...]

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The 64 day Challenge: Gift #2 Given on January 6th

by Chris DessiJanuary 7, 2010

This one may seem like a “lay-up” but I bought my wife Laura flowers.  I tend to be pretty good about buying my wife flowers for no particular reason, however there was special meaning behind these flowers.  I bought them for her to thank her for her love and support during the weeks when we [...]

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