Sharing

Bikers are widely known for our generosity. In any community on any given weekend you’ll find a poker run or some other biker event geared towards one charity or another. It’s a great thing and we are extremely proud of how much money we raise along the way.

John Paul Dejoria, Co-Founder of Paul Mitchell Systems and fellow biker said to me one day that “Success not shared is failure.”

Of course we gladly do this on our bikes because it’s connected to our passion for riding and by extension life in general. It’s a no-brainer. But what about your business life, are you sharing your passion and knowledge? Is there a favorite charity or non-profit organization which shares your passion that you’ve connected to?

Now I’m not talking about just giving dollars although that’s important. I’m talking about giving your precious time because there are some excellent organizations out there that can use you and your skills. So if you’ve not looked around your community do so.

Go out and offer others the same kind of helping hand we all received along our path to success. Get involved by teaching a class at Junior Achievement or share your experiences through the local Center for Entrepreneurship or Rotary Club.

Because whether it’s on the bike or off, there’s no greater feeling than giving something back.

Ride On