Bank on Your Neighbor: The Audiobook - Chapter 8

What if generosity was the missing key to wealth? In this heart-centered chapter, Mel Dorman explores the liberating power of giving—not as a tactic, but as a way of life. From a child offering his only cookie to the science-backed benefits of generosity, you’ll learn how acts of kindness reduce stress, deepen relationships, and create ripple effects far beyond what money alone can do.

Mel also reveals how leaving a simple book review, sharing knowledge, or passing along encouragement can become part of a larger movement—helping others discover new paths to financial freedom. Because real wealth isn’t built in isolation—it’s built in community.

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Transcript

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Hi, friend. I'm Mel Doman, real estate investor, former social worker, TEDx speaker and financial activist. And this, this is Bank On Your Neighbor, the podcast. You're probably here because you felt it too, that the system wasn't built for us. That building wealth shouldn't mean selling your soul to Wall Street or crossing your fingers every time a bank says no. That there has to be another way. Well, there is, and this podcast is my free gift to you. That's right. Free, no paywall, no audible subscription, no gatekeepers standing between you and the knowledge that can change your life. Because here's the truth, just because something's free doesn't mean it isn't valuable. Sometimes the most valuable things, clarity, empowerment, freedom, don't come with a price tag. They come with purpose. I created this podcast because I'm on a mission to decentralize wealth, to take power out of the hands of billionaires and put it back into our communities. Each episode is a chapter from my book Bank on Your Neighbor. Read by me. It's my way of making sure this knowledge reaches the people who need it most without a single algorithm getting in the way. We'll walk through the real strategies I use to go from dumpster diving in my twenties to building a multimillion dollar portfolio in my thirties without banks, without credit, and without compromising my values. We'll talk seller financing, community centered investing. And creative ways to build wealth that actually serve people, not exploit them. But this isn't just a podcast, it's a movement, a radical reclaiming of power, a blueprint for creating more community-minded millionaires and fewer billionaires extracting from our neighborhoods. Every chapter builds on the last, so I recommend listening in order. I'll drop links, visuals, and extra resources in the show notes to help you take action. Not just absorb information, and if something in an episode strikes a chord, send it to someone you care about. That's how we spread financial literacy. That's how we grow a movement. That's how we rise together. Welcome to Bank on Your Neighbor. Welcome to the movement. Let's build something together. Chapter eight, spreading goodwill. I have found that among its other benefits giving liberates the soul of the giver, Maya Angel. I once saw a little boy at a food cart offer his only cookie to a man shivering on the curb. No one told him to do it. No one was watching. It was just a pure, quiet moment of kindness. Heartwarming. He gave what he loved most, and then he skipped away lighter somehow. That's generosity. No Instagram post, no humble brag. Just love and motion. Here's the thing, science backs up what our hearts already know. The happiest, longest living people aren't the ones hoarding wealth or chasing status. They're the ones who give freely, often, and without expectation. Generosity, lowers stress, lifts moods, and deepens connections. It's like a dopamine hit and a soul hug rolled into one. So knowing the benefits of generosity. Here's a small invitation. Would you help someone you've never met if it didn't cost you a dime and you didn't get an ounce of credit? If your heart whispers yes, here's how. Right now there's someone out there burned out, stuck maybe even questioning if they'll ever break free from the job they hate, or the system that's left them behind. They're searching for something real. They're looking for a sign, and you, you could be that sign. The only way people find this book is because of people like you. Your review, your recommendation, your kind words. And in today's digital world, most people decide whether to read a book based on the number of reviews beside the title, not the brilliance. Insided. Every review is another breadcrumb on the trail. Making the path to financial freedom more visible for the next person. Your review could literally change the trajectory of someone's life. Has this book sparked something in you? Made you dream a little bigger, revealed to you, a new way forward. If so, it would mean the world. If you take 60 seconds to leave a review, it's simple on Amazon. Scroll down to review this product and share a few honest words on audible. Tap the three dots in the corner, hit rate and review and leave those stars shining bright. And no, this isn't about boosting my ego. You're not doing this for me. Here's how sharing this book actually helps you. When you recommend something that genuinely helps somebody, they associate that gift with you. You didn't have to write the book, you just handed it to them. That's real influence. You're not just helping a stranger. You might be helping your friend who's quietly drowning your sibling, who's afraid to start, or your neighbor who dreams of doing things differently. You're helping them find their next step, and when you give like that freely, anonymously, abundantly. It always circles back because real wealth isn't built in isolation. It's built in community. It's built. When one person says, this changed me, maybe it could help you too. Thanks for helping me spread the wealth. Your biggest fan, Mel Dorman. Now back to our regularly scheduled program.