The Forgotten Resources You Already Have (2 Min Read) | Vol. 170

In case you missed it – My new book, Rookie Real Estate Agent, came out on September 9th! I wrote this book to give you the blueprint for navigating new beginnings with confidence and building a career that endures.

September 26, 2025

“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” – Aesop

The Forgotten Resources You Already Have

Back in January, I wrote about how love is an infinite resource. It never runs out, never gets spread thin. Love can’t be divided–only multiplied. This got me thinking. What else works this way? It turns out, love isn’t the only infinite resource. We actually have an endless supply of so many things worth sharing.*

1. Kindness: The more kindness you give, the more it inspires others, creating a ripple effect of generosity.
2. Creativity: Every act of creation sparks new ideas and solutions, fueling even more creative energy.
3. Gratitude: Expressing gratitude often leads to more reasons to feel grateful, amplifying positivity.
4. Connection: Building authentic connections strengthens community and enriches everyone involved.
5. Curiosity: Asking questions and seeking knowledge doesn’t diminish understanding—it multiplies it.
6. Hope: Sharing hope encourages resilience and spreads optimism, especially in challenging times.
7. Inspiration: When you inspire others, it circles back to inspire you, fostering a continuous loop of motivation.
8. Positivity: A positive outlook is contagious—when you choose to see possibilities instead of problems, you help others shift their perspective too.
9. Encouragement: Every word of encouragement you offer plants seeds of confidence that can grow far beyond what you’ll ever see.
10.  Forgiveness: Forgiving others (and yourself) doesn’t deplete your capacity for grace—it expands it, making future forgiveness easier.

The great irony is that we often feel like they’re in short supply. When we’re feeling down, it can be hard to unearth some gratitude. The cupboard where we store our hope seems bare. When we’re lonely, connection feels absent. Anger can blanket our curiosity like deep snow obscuring the trail forward. 

They all become more accessible with practice. It’s hard at first. It’s like trying to unlock a door wearing mittens. Then it gets easier as our awareness of them grows. 

Our lives get infinitely better when we stop expecting the world to give us more and start giving more ourselves. Everything we need more of, we already have. Abundance begins with what we give, not what we receive. 

One question to ponder in your thinking time: Which of my infinite resources feels scarce right now, and how can I practice giving it anyway?

Make an Impact!
Jay Papasan
Co-author of The ONE Thing, The Millionaire Real Estate Agent & The Rookie Real Estate Agent

* I was able to think of ten additional infinite resources. What did I miss? Reply back and let me know!