[JohnFen]

I try to do something that makes a positive difference in someone's life every day (even if only a little).

But I suppose, if I had to pick one thing, it would be a habit I started with my very first successful business. Getting a business going taught me that without the support of my community, no success is feasible. So I started consciously repaying my community for their help.

Ever since then, I take 10% of every dollar that comes in my door and put it away somewhere where I'll keep my hands off of it. That is money that no longer exists in my mind, and I call it "paying myself first". Then, I take 10% of the remaining money and donate it to my community.

I don't necessarily donate it all in cash, but count volunteer time as part of the "tithe" as well. Some of that money goes to making care packages that I personally give out to homeless persons as well. And I try to focus on smaller, local charities that are usually overlooked by others.

I know for a fact that this habit has made a very serious difference in at least several people's lives.