Born in Beijing, he earned a scholarship to study computer science in the United States before founding a software company worth millions. Meng told me that a new opportunity had emerged that could potentially double the value of his company. But when I asked Meng what doubling his net worth would actually mean for him, he paused. When our actions are driven largely by guilt, obligation, or the need to prove our worth, helping can become exhausting, pushing us towards resentment. Comparing the two, what is the difference in your experience between being the giver versus the receiver of service?