Earlier this year, I read a book about Bill Campbell: a coach to hundreds of luminaries in Silicon Valley, notably Steve Jobs, Eric Schmidt, and Larry Page.

He was the type of guy who believed deeply in candor, caring, and comfort — and gave hours of his day to lift others to be great. A quotation I liked from him: “If you’ve been blessed, be a blessing”.

In many ways, we are products of luck, privilege, and environment— all blessings, either disguised or not. So why not share in the fortune and always pay it forward?

Count your blessings, and be the blessing other people count on.