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The gains that I have achieved through helping others has been far more valuable than any monetary gain I could have asked for.
I've come to realize that helping others IS helping myself. Every post I write here or on my blog, while aimed to helping others and lending insight into others' lives, is ultimately written for myself. And the growth I have experienced just by lending an ear to the countless people who have come to me through the years has had a profound effect on who I am and what I am capable of.
My point is that nothing is ever given without receiving something in return. Our issue lies in the fact that we've come to expect money or expect that we receive exactly what we have given. If we release control of that notion and pay attention, I think we'll discover that for everything we give, we get something back in return that is tenfold greater than that which we have given.
If we only realized this truth, we would all strive to give of ourselves in any way we are capable of.
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I agree, helping others is helping yourself. I do a bit of volunteer work myself.
The way the OP sounded is that the plan was to have a business that doesn't sell anything. That's not a viable business plan. Generally speaking, your in business to make money.
But like James says, you'll get a whole lot of experience by helping people. Try some volunteer work!