EP 19: Why Helping Others Is The Most Selfish Thing You’ll Ever Do (The Science of Service)

https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts221/v4/59/19/ea/5919ea89-3492-bce3-fbad-11f57f84781f/mza_4156090035185318725.jpg/600x600bb.jpg

The Brick by Brick Broadcast with Olatunde Akinwunmi

Olatunde Akinwunmi

20 episodes

1 day ago

The Brick by Brick Broadcast with Olatunde Akinwunmi is where high performers come to design lives that truly feel like them. Guided by the V.I.T.A.L Architecture System™, we break down the blueprints of clarity, growth, relationships, contribution, and rhythm—so you stop drifting and start building with purpose. Each episode mixes practical strategy, science-backed insight, and honest conversation, helping you transform confusion into focus and scattered ambition into a life you’re proud of. Build your life—brick by brick.

Self-Improvement

Education

RSS

All content for The Brick by Brick Broadcast with Olatunde Akinwunmi is the property of Olatunde Akinwunmi and is served directly from their servers with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.

Self-Improvement

Education

https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode/44368620/44368620-1766417387367-96deae9ad752.jpg

EP 19: Why Helping Others Is The Most Selfish Thing You’ll Ever Do (The Science of Service)

The Brick by Brick Broadcast with Olatunde Akinwunmi

8 minutes 38 seconds

2 weeks ago

EP 19: Why Helping Others Is The Most Selfish Thing You’ll Ever Do (The Science of Service)

Is helping others actually a noble sacrifice, or is it the ultimate act of self-care?In this episode of the Brick by Brick Broadcast, we explore the counter-intuitive science behind generosity. Most people think charity means "losing" something so someone else can gain. But neuroscience tells a different story. When you genuinely serve, your brain releases a cocktail of dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin—the same chemicals that fire up when you achieve something great or fall in love. Harvard researchers call this the "Helper's High". It proves that helping others doesn’t drain you; it rewires you for fulfillment. We also break down the V.I.T.A.L. Architecture approach to work, moving beyond simple survival or success into true significance. You’ll learn the difference between the three types of workers:The Getter: Focused on what they can earn.The Grinder: Focused on what they can prove.The Giver: Focused on what they can create and contribute.If you are feeling hollow at the top of your career, or just tired of the daily grind in traffic and deadlines, this episode will show you how to turn your work into a source of renewable energy.🚀 JOIN THE REINVENTION BLUEPRINT™: Are you a mid-career pivoter, founder, or post-corporate explorer trying to redefine who you are becoming? The Reinvention Blueprint™ is a 90-day program with live mapping sessions designed to help you clarify your next season. 👉 Apply to be invited here: https://bit.ly/thereinventionblueprintIn this video, we cover:00:00 - The Neuroscience: Dopamine, Oxytocin, and the Helper’s High 01:29 - Why helping others is actually "neural maintenance"02:31 - The 4 Levels of Work: Survival to Service03:05 - The Framework: Ownership, Embedding Service, and Reflection 05:46 - Getter vs. Grinder vs. Giver: Which one sustains?06:08 - How to serve to strengthen, not to saveConnect with Olatunde:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tundestoneLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olatunde-akinwunmiTwitter (X): https://www.x.com/tundestone#HelpingOthers #PersonalDevelopment #CareerGrowth #HelpersHigh #VITALArchitecture #OlatundeAkinwunmi #BrickByBrick #Generosity #PersonalGrowth #Service