So one of the downsides of Mardi Gras is that people start to discuss what they are giving up for Lent. This picture from the Willy Wonka meme I think sums it up pretty well.
Instead of focusing on 40 days which barely covers 10% of the year, one should instead look to the philosophy of Guy Kawasaki and strive to be a Mensch
- Help people who cannot help you.
- Help without the expectation of return.
- Help many people.
- Do the right thing the right way.
- Pay back society.
