People generally have many misconceptions about rich people, the most common one being that "rich people are selfish". People think that those who are rich are selfish and that's the reason behind all the money they have made. This may be true is some cases, however there are many rich people who are rich because they knew how to give.

You perform a great deed by giving something to someone without expecting anything in return and when you do that, good things are bound to come back to you. Your generosity bounces back in an amazing manner.

Always be generous to others. Give whatever you can. You will always receive double of what you give that is you will always receiver much more than what you give. Human beings usually give back what they get. However never give something just for the sake of getting something back in return. You should always give from your heart. You will get much more in return if you give from your heart.

Giving something to someone is a great feeling. It is sure to fill your heart with joy and happiness. The act of giving is wonderful and it is an amazing experience. It's a great feeling to give something to those who are really needy. A warm smile from them is all that you should want in return. A smile full of gratitude from those whom you give is sure to brighten up your day. 

Giving is very healthy and good habit. Your mind will be at peace and there will be a sense of accomplishment. This can increase your life expectancy.
It's not always necessary to give materialistic things. It can just be an effort, time, talent or service. It can even just be an affectionate and loving feeling.

However like every other thing, giving too has its limitations. It's not a good idea to be too generous. People may take advantage of your generosity. They may also abuse your generous intentions. You should be careful with people who are always asking for help in someway or the other. You should tell them that they should try to solve some matters on their own.

There is a famous saying 'Give them some fish and you'll feed them for a day. Teach them how to fish and you'll feed them for a lifetime.' So be careful with such people who are constantly seeking your help.

However the most important thing about giving is that you should keep your generosity to yourself.  Don't tell everyone about how much donations you made. It's not a very good idea to announce to the whole world that you saved a severely ill child or gave $100,000 to a charity. Donations should be made secretly. It should be a private affair.

There are many people who do not mention their names while making donations. They just write anonymous instead of their names. This is best way to make a contribution. Such people will get back much more than what they give in their lifetime.