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# Generosity Is The New Key To Success
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/generosity-is-the-new-key-to-success/
- Published: 2013-04-26T12:56:09.000Z
- Updated: 2013-04-26T12:56:09.000Z
- Description: Whether you're in band, work at a record label or run a startup, you have fans. (If not, rethink how you're spending your time). How you treat those fans may. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2013/04/generosity-is-the-new-key-to-success.html]
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: DIY Advice & Tips, Social Media, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:43

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Whether you're in band, work at a record label or run a startup, you have fans. (If not, rethink how you're spending your time). How you treat those fans may be the greatest factor contributing to your succes or failure. As [Seth Godin wrote](http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths%5Fblog/2013/04/in-search-of-resilience.html?ref=hypebot.com),"the connection economy thrives on generosity, not need".

Your fans don't need you; they want you – your live show, music, service, whatever. Are you generous in return?