The Importance of Giving Without Expectations

Chris Cuomo discusses the importance of giving without expectation, and why helping others is its own reward, in this week’s Walk and Talk.
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0:00 Intro
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10:16 drinkag1.com/ccp
11:05 Cuomo on the Couch: Thankless Task
20:59 What do you think?
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[@chriscuomo]

How have you given selflessly?

[@brucetherottie8959]

Yes I have and I agree with you 100% thanks Chris love your show!! ❤

[@beverlyk549]

Volunteer work.

[@debrabelaska3175]

Yes many times more than I count! Feels good and rewarding to me, and I know I did it for me not them. I come from a Italian family and we were all like that. Our parents taught us not to be selfish, a family of 10

[@user-seeddiggingworks]

Yes. I love giving and helping because it makes me feel good, like this is why we are here, to help, love and support each other. Which maybe, now that I think about it, doesn't exactly qualify as "selflessly." I certainly don't seek a response so maybe my actions do qualify as "selfless."

[@elizabethclark8374]

I have done some type of volunteer work for 85-90% of my life. Money wise- at the last school I taught at, I contributed a lot of money. Now, I am tutoring 2 teens in Spanish 2 hours Sunday evenings for free. I began volunteer work when I was 14 and now I am 71 years old!!! I feel this is the right way to live! Elizabeth Goodrich, TX

[@user-co9it3vr4s]

I love you, Chris for what you’re doing! You’ve always helped others but now you’re helping them in a way that is unbelievable. I walk every day and listen to your podcast. I go to 12 step meetings all the time and help others to motivate them and to motivate myself. The way you speak and the way you come across when you speak is unbelievable. People want to listen to you because you speak the truth and you are using your life and the things that you are confronted with every day as a lesson to help us. Everybody needs to listen! You’re totally awesome in my eyes, We have to listen to what you say, but also practice it every day. All these things that you’re teaching us we have to be applied in our lives in order for us to be the example for somebody else, and that’s what you’re doing! Remember that it only works if you work it!!! that’s that is one of our many beautiful sayings in AA❤

[@RuthR888]

“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” -Aesop Great episode, thanks Chris 😊

[@minerva4558]

Giving to people gives me energy and purpose.

[@yogifultrish7040]

This is great! My third son has autism, and from the moment he was diagnosed, I have coordinated , prepared, done everything for him… And now he’s 14 and thriving! So yesterday I got caught up in my need for him to say thank you. But in reality, everything I’ve done for him has been out of love, and actually contributed to his success and his growth and yes, that is truly enough❤

[@lindafrazier8092]

YES🎉

[@debrabelaska3175]

My twin sister Diane has an autism adult son. You give your all your love and time for special needs children ❤️. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@erinbarnhill2270]

So glad you did this to remind us of the importance of giving without any expectation of getting something in return. Wish more of our leaders in office would practice this. They're in office to serve others not themselves.

[@demettressw84]

You walk fast. More you give the more you will receive. 10fold.❤

[@minerva4558]

Being kind ❤rewards me with joy.

[@fuzzy-one-z7205]

Did you ever see someone who shockingly reminds you of someone else thats gone and you miss terribly . A person you think is outstanding and feel that it was needed as a healthy role model when it seems like the thankless world is grinding you down ; I sure have . I hope you understand your awesome Chris and you are appreciated ,respected and loved much more than you know. ty

[@OrvilleNation]

Congrats on the Chris Cuomo Project man 👏👏👏👏 Its good to see you doing your own thing !

[@lindafrazier8092]

Love your videos!

[@OrvilleNation]

Oh thank you Linda 🙏very kind@@lindafrazier8092

[@garyhome7101]

I like this commentary regarding the idea of thanks for what you do. I get your point entirely. I'm a chronic give until it hurts type of person, and for a long time that was most true when I'd do something for someone, and if no thanks or recognition would come of it, I'd remember that and continue my effort looking for recognition, either by piling-on the "gifts" so to speak, or looking for the opportunity to do the same thing over and over until I was forced to stop for some reason. Well, I discovered the process of self-recognition, the idea of I am who I am, and I take great personal joy in being a giver. Having that personal recognition allowed me to forget about the external need for specific gratification. That is to say, do it - whatever that "it" is - without requirement, external recognition, or reward, because I do all of those things for myself already! Simple as that.

[@DivaGeneva]

Oh I’m sure Chris. . .you’re not worse than my friend’s husband who takes her to the movies on her birthday to watch what he wants, and buys new tech that he knows she’s not into and later uses it. She ‘selflessly’ thanks him and still appreciates his ‘gifts’😂

[@sunshineinarizona1726]

Take $10 or $20 and place it in a zip lock baggie with a nice note wishing the finder a nice day or happy holidays, and leave it on a park bench, bus stop, or alleyway. It is a great way to put some kindness back into our world. Have a great day, Chris and everyone. 😎🌻

[@missbell1634]

I like that idea !💡🥰

[@tmc1564]

Just don't want it used for drugs 😔

[@sheritaj4543]

This one made me think about why I do what I do. I believe in doing the most in a situation. I think it's because I need to prove my worth as much as anything. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to evaluate.

[@donnac5857]

Give from the heart not the ego. Old saying: Better to give than receive. Thank you for reminders. Keep on, keeping on!

[@Loveschihuahua12]

Another great walk and talk, Chris.❤️ I have always been taught to give and to help others. It makes me feel good and a better person overall. Thanks for the reminder.

[@lisarandolph9261]

Chris I enjoy listening to your Walk and Talk videos. You are very real, honest, & so relatable. You help me each & every session. I always look forward to the next.

[@lindafrazier8092]

Well said!

[@mmpmazerolle]

It’s the inner feeling you get from helping or improving somone’s day or situation! A small act of kindness can go along way!

[@cindyferguson8855]

Excellent talk....I completely agree....I've been a "Giver" my whole life, with no expectation, and I'm so glad you have discovered this way of being....WELCOME !

[@debrabelaska3175]

Good morning ☕️ 🙏 🌄 rise and shine to another beautiful day with your podcast. Looking forward to listening while you and I are 🚶‍♀️! Always love your Walk & Talk episodes

[@nunyabiznez666]

Smart man going against traffic. Been doing the same for years 🙂 As for the giving without expectation........that goes with telling others about it....sharing on Facebook and whatnot the good deeds you've done.

[@Laura55060]

Great advice! We love u Chris! We love watching u on news nation!!

[@poualicious]

Chris I always enjoys your walk talks. Makes me feel like I’m getting a pep talk from you in the morning and gets my day started. Whatever you are talking about during your walk it always makes me feel good listening to you as if we are on this walk together ❤

[@elscorcho1310]

Its also important to be a good receiver. By graciously receiving a gift, you generate happiness in the giver. This brings joy to all!

[@janromijn1253]

Once you indeed start to feel how great giving is, the giving is the return.

[@lindafrazier8092]

Rocks my world!

[@user-co9it3vr4s]

Yes, it’s amazing how that works. The more we give to others the more strength we have within herself.

[@timafiggy]

This is what I do with the Ronald McDonald house during December, give a homeless person a dollar and also give them a drink, do the Salvation Army basket when I go to Publix. Just 2 days ago, I put an old MK bag ,a pair of Ray Ban sunglasses that were 2 small,and a small coach wallet and put in the Bin for paralyzed Veterans and it does feel great.

[@zeezee1963]

I so thoroughly enjoy your walk and talk. I learn something new. Thanks ❤

[@cahg3871]

Helping others makes one feel better about one’s own self.I don’t do it for anything but just to be of service,to validate my own life.Good conservation Chris,thought provoking and insightful.👍✌️

[@novletmills9244]

The effort is powerful than the results. I need to hear this. Thank you Sir.

[@lenoraharris2452]

I don't give a gift to expect something but returning the gift that a friend or family member give you is very hurtful. The gift comes from heart. Chris why are you walking in the streets?

[@catherinesalacuse3284]

Ahah…not sure when this is from… sunny & warm… we had four days of rain…. Lately…. Doesn’t matter And when we give to others we give to ourselves first, that’s clear to me. 🇫🇷🇺🇸

[@integrityinus5018]

Giving is great, but once in a while it is nice to hear a "thank you."

[@lisar7300]

Good morning! I'm interested in your positive words for today!

[@thecharger98]

I love that you do these talks shirtless. I feel like that’s a fundamental part of men connecting with each other, but it’s taboo for men to express that.

[@ultmiddle4991]

Bravo. A Christian psychiatrist friend challenged his wife to find one example in the old or New Testament that showed someone giving or doing good without the promise of a reward, inner or outer.

[@anamoly.]

Good morning. I am so thankful right now for that beautiful view, I'm upset it's not Thanksgiving. Run diagnostics on your car's computer, if they tell you there is nothing wrong with it, it means someone been hacking it. It also possible they messed up your starter.

[@ruthdaley2458]

Thanks again for a thoughtful discussion on a very important topic! 💙💛

[@ChanelleBroadwick-bv3ly]

Ok Chris, I don’t know how many times I can say THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for this walk-n-talk specially!!! OMG HOT ❣️❣️🔥😍🔥😍🔥! I Believe in giving, one of my love languages is giving. I like giving in many forms too ; not only momentary . As long as your motives for giving are pure then that there’s nothing wrong with thanking that person and that person or persons showing/giving appreciation to the giver is just as important. it shows that you understand and appreciate the act, that you didn’t have to do it, it’s not something that’s common or your supposed to do or have to do; it’s simply because. or because you like/love and/or appreciate that person and us super grateful for them! That’s respect, it should be the same for parents, parenting is a thankless 24/7 job but your kid (s) should show love & appreciate for their parents/caregivers IF they’re deserving of it. (some of them ain’t; they’re a piece of ish & done deserve a thank you, maybe respect 🤔)

[@elscorcho1310]

yes i learned this a few years ago. Give without expectations is the only answer.

[@catherinesalacuse3284]

We do not give expecting a return…expectations is a loosing proposition…👍❤️🇫🇷🇺🇸

[@ashrpblond]

well good morning mr cuomo. what a wonderful thing to wake up to this am. i hope you have a wonderful day today

[@karenholeczko5159]

@chriscuomo, how have I given selflessly. I'm a teacher. I teach high school Home Economics/Family and Consumer Science. I have a Master's plus 30 extra Master's credits. I basically live paycheck to paycheck. So I know what it's like to be in a thankless position. I give because I love what I do. I hope you have a wonderful day, Sir.

[@ninatrabona4629]

"Little pitchers have big ears" Think of all the things your many students have learned without trying. I still remember and use the recipe one of my home ec instructors taught me and other things she taught me about teaching, too.

[@claudiafantone6085]

Chris, You are such a special guy! Keep up the good work! From the other Italian family,have a great day!

[@ninatrabona4629]

Getting a thank you, sometimes, is helpful for YOUR morale. Besides, you are modeling good behavior. Even if, like for my dad, the only audience is your own kids.

[@sheleneduston1200]

Thank you soooooooooooo much!!!!!!! I don't feel soo all alone.....

[@catherinesalacuse3284]

Ask Giuseppe for your car starter issue…. He is the champion for old cars…he has all the science…he is a kid🇫🇷🇺🇸

[@sbkris1]

Love that! “The giving is what it’s about.”

[@mTaR36S]

OK THANKYOU Chris !!!! You give all the time and THANKYOU !!!!

[@sheleneduston1200]

Wow! I am soooo sorry! I truly UNDERCOVER! I am interested in talking with you!!!!! I truly believe in you! I am sending this message to comforting you! I KNOW your suffering and truly would love to give you a message from God!

[@rebeccakesner9840]

Great Episode Chris Keep Up The Great Work!

[@Melsincatuation]

The other day I was walking into the store thinking I was low on cash blah blah..then this homeless lady came up to me asking me for$...I was going to say no..but I didn't I reached into my wallet and gave her my last physical dollar( I had credit cards) then walking out of the store I actually found 5 dollars in my pocket and bought a 5dollar scratcher...and for the first time in my life I won a big amount!! A $1,000!!!! It was no doubt because I gave that lady what I thought she needed more then me! Karma

[@lindafrazier8092]

Great video Chris. Always thought-provoking and inspiring!

[@Melsincatuation]

I used to a heroin addict and I still worked but would spend all my xtra money on it!! ( I still paid all my bills but barely ate..lol Well one day I noticed a colony of feral cats that looked starved...it broke my heart... I could not not do something.. So when I got paid on that Friday I spent half of my money left over that would have gone to drugs, went to buy food for those cats!it felt amazing to see how happy and appreciated those cats were to eat!! It was a high!!! I was addicted so over the course of the next 3 months I slowly started taking more and more out of my "drug money"and spent it on the cats! I got clean with a new addiction! A healthier one and one that makes me feel better even!!!i That was 4 years ago and I have never felt better!! I've gotten them all spayed neutered and vaccinated and work for a local cat charity and trying now to open my own feral cat sanctuary that will be on 10+ acres of natural landscape surrounded by a cat fence and feeding areas throughout..I will welcome any colony that is in danger or struggling where they currently are..to come and live happily and safely forever !!

[@NicoleSCampbell]

I'm reusing my 2011 dodge charger. It's too good. Tungsten gray, v8 with hemi. I'll just keep fixing it when it needs it

[@Melsincatuation]

One time I was at A gas station and low on money..I struggeled to scrape up 5 bucks in coins. Then I went to pump gas and right there was a $1 lottery scratcher taped to gas handlle.with a note and said pass it on!!!! I won 100$!! and bought 10 more 1;scartchers and did the same thing!!!! It felt great!!!

[@sheleneduston1200]

God saves us in sooo many ways but even Our highest authority of love WILL stop us from OVER giving to those whom TAKE from us and use good FOR bad works WITHOUT our knowledge!!!!!!!! This is PAINFUL lesson THAT MUST BE TAKEN IN A SERIOUS WAY OR WE SHALL FALL BY THE WAISTSIDE!!!

[@texasbluebonnet4303]

Your gift giving experiences were quite typical , as I have found out throughout these many years!

[@ericlopez9872]

Great place to think, walk, and feel better. 💯💯❤️❤️❤️

[@brendacurrie358]

Reach out and help when you can - no strings attached.

[@ultmiddle4991]

Giving relieves discomfort felt inside. ❤

[@sheleneduston1200]

YES!!!!! As I listen to your words you speak my life! I have been in a hostage situation with my husband Timothy M Duston 10-28-54 who has me in a false marriage and has been keeping me in the dark and I'm despair. Let me get my Bible out and send you a message from God....its the only thing I can give

[@nancyeveringham7559]

I have some challenges in-explaining my thoughts into words so here it is I don’t give for satisfaction or a fail good or a pat on the back When you see someone in need to hear a good word or just A smile It makes me feel ……

[@catherinesalacuse3284]

Ahah!…. Chris you are so good…😂🙃🤣🥰…. You are so funny. Nobody sells me easily, very much anything….I know too much … and worth when someone is selling hard to me….😂🤣… it makes the reverse effect! But I am part of a minority, fortunately you influence a lot more people because what you offer is well weighted & thought….🇫🇷🇺🇸…I am an honest 🐯🙃🇫🇷🇺🇸

[@thelmafernandez2003]

Thank you Chris.

[@sheleneduston1200]

I have NEVER purposely hurt anyone, but never had much too give other then ALL I GOT...To the ruthless unappreciated unworthy unworkable acttions of others who make US~me~we feel small I say....LET THEM BE FREE TO ERROR BUT NOT FREE OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE TRETchory of crule acts dobe against us do gooders!!! For the THRUE WILL ALWAYS set us righteous on the path to healing ourselves while we stay strong to focus on Wut is kind and true....

[@sheleneduston1200]

I do not participate in ANYTHING that hinders nor hurts any soul(s). I may be weak, but NEVER WRECKELESS in or about my ways....

[@catherinesalacuse3284]

Back !!…. Bonjour Chris ☕️🇫🇷🇺🇸

[@deep.thought.solution888]

Good morning ☕️ 🥧

[@brendacurrie358]

No expectations . Ppl Will always let you down . Give from your heart

[@nathanhan2089]

We miss you on prime time, Chris....all the best to you and your family....

[@miajones6410]

200% agree Sir 🙏🏼.

[@user-co9it3vr4s]

You know, in life things can turn around in an instant everything can go bad and then we don’t know how to deal with it. We start blaming others, or we blame ourselves. We have to learn the different steps to be different to our self. That way we can be different to others!

[@lisag4123]

CHRIS! Please see Dr. Ardis about your long haul covid symptoms. He has the protocol. Just watched an amazing interview with him and Jason Shurka on UNIFYD TV.

[@maryannberberich1349]

"LIKE" what you share and how you share it. I watch your show because I want to better myself. I wear merch as a reminder to do so and to make the bed. Will get more merch! With thanks, MaryAnn Berberich.

[@mimiv8766]

Thank you for today’s talk!! You’re simply the best! ❤💯

[@celialum9863]

Like so many expressions we use in our communications perhaps "thankless task" is not always used in the right context as well.

[@mariahartUK]

love it Chris, thanks

[@resslerartstudios]

Nice September day in new york, watch out for the bugs

[@barbd.1628]

On this "thankless" subject, sorry... have to say Thank You!!

[@sheleneduston1200]

Unfortunately, SOME ungrateful ppl WILL use "Good deeds AGAINST US..ME~WE.....

[@resslerartstudios]

Giving should never have expectations.if they do, than youre not giving

[@curly73ful]

Chris what does your tattoo mean? Explain

[@valerieg9494]

Good morning!

[@rodneyavery3537]

You sure have turned into Johnny Flex! Put your shirt on.

[@sethbrodie]

It's been a while since we heard from you, Chris. I miss hearing what you have to say.

[@debrabelaska3175]

Good afternoon Chris great Walk and Talk, glad you video 📹 stopped. You were getting eaten up by bugs 🐛 People should feel good about giving and your reward if you believe is not of this world. Try to always be,the best version of yourself.

[@user-yv4lb6uq6w]

Thank you

[@29feliss]

Looks like I’m going to be in the minority here…I don’t give with the expectation of a return….but I was brought up in a home where it was polite to acknowledge that someone took the time to think of me and to pick out a gift they thought I might like, and that the least I can do is give them a thank you…and yes, I’d like the same acknowledgment…just a simple thank you.

[@valerieg9494]

I think you have to draw the line in helping people and having people use you.

[@mattmorrison9379]

Good advice

[@nancysnyder5254]

So very true! Thanks for the reminder!

[@starsmoon9444]

❤

[@CP-nl2zb]

The Forever Fredo Show!

[@janecallahan2340]

Hi Chris, You are an overthinker. Gving usually brings joy to both people , but it may not always be the perfect gift. Be happy with the intention.

[@user-sb7ot2tw1e]

That’s what giving is, about 👍💕

[@resslerartstudios]

The tat represents?

[@lakennedycuomo446]

I am Laurie Annette Kennedy Cuomo and I am married to Chris Cuomo . Cristina is his ex wife.

[@minniemaklin4372]

💚💛💙🧡💜💗💖♥️

[@marlenesoifer8786]

I HAVE TO SPEAK TO AN AUTHORITY NOT THE MILK MAN. I AM DOING THAT THE COMEDIAN COMPLAINT

[@angelawatkins3406]

That won't work with me.I can put it in the bank or envelope and still eventually will in up spending it. When I buy anyone a gift they are welcome to exchange it. I will give them the rec. Or you xan do better than that to avoid all of that problem . Give them some money, or a gift card.

[@user-sb7ot2tw1e]

Every day ❤

[@runtheworld26.2]

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