Periagoge
Scenario

When philanthropy serves the donor more than the cause

I donated a wing to the local hospital and they put up a plaque with my family name but my wife says I only did it so our kids would see our name there forever

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Generosity can become a sophisticated form of monument-building to the self.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Legacy and ego — when legacy-building becomes narcissism?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.