Lending equipment worth almost €3,000 to a complete stranger made me hesitate. Helping a student nevertheless became a memorable lesson in trust.
Archived Project Mindset post, originally published in 2023. Dates and roles reflect the original publication.
Lending equipment worth €3,000
I lent a complete stranger something worth €3,000 — and fortunately got it back.
When a student asked to borrow our punching bag for a student project, I was a little sceptical. What if it was damaged or went missing? After all, it was worth almost €3,000.
Why did I agree? Karma 🙂 When someone politely asks for help, helping is the right thing to do. That applies in business as well as everyday life.
The result was wonderful: a great exhibition stand for us and an excellent grade for the student’s practical final examination.
I firmly believe that what you put into the world comes back to you. Whether lending sports equipment or offering a helping hand: what goes around comes around!
Related: episode 111 about lending equipment worth €3,000 (German).
More in the Project Mindset archive (German) and the Reza Mehman Podcast.
