Steve Harvey is a well-known celebrity. He is a comedian and he hosts several nationally syndicated shows on television. He is very wealthy. However, he is open about his journey. It was a tough journey with a lot of failures. He struggled mightily. It is well-documented that he almost quit a few days before he got his big break.
There were people who helped Steve along the way. One such instance is this couple from Cleveland, Ohio who provide financial assistance to Steve. This couple basically provided over $10,000 to Steve, a stranger, to help him travel from town to town as he performed in comedy clubs.
Some 25 years later, the producers from the Steve Harvey show, surprised him on his birthday by finding this couple and having them appear on camera. The result is this emotional 2-minute exchange.
Joe’s Perspective: I have long said that you can’t tell someone what it feels like to give, receive, or volunteer. It’s something you must do on your own and feel the emotions. That’s why we have the “random acts of kindness” basic skill and the “letter to a role model” writing assignment. It is the first step to feeling those emotions. Why did this couple selflessly donate their money to a relative stranger who probably wasn’t going to “make it?” Not sure, but maybe they are just good people or maybe someone did the same for them. One thing is for sure, they felt good inside about their actions. How did their financial help affect Steve Harvey? Well, we know that some 25 years later, he started crying when he saw their faces. It meant everything to him. And we know that Steve Harvey has passed this gift of giving on 100-fold since he made it big. Finally, when the camera pans to the audience, look at all the people crying. They are inspired by these unselfish deeds. They are moved to emotions when they see the gratitude in Steve’s heart. Probably a million people were inspired to also give back to society in some way. Hopefully, this inspires you too.
Your Turn: How does this story inspire you to be a better person?
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It inspires be my passing it forward and not to give up even if I want to just keep trying.
It inspires me to never give up, if he can do it so can i
It inspires me to never give up, if he can do it so can I!
i feel like everyone should be shown love. you never know what they’re going through and little acts of kindness could really change someone’s day. or in steve harveys case, their whole life
It inspires me to not give up, if he can do it so can I
It helps me to not give up, if he can do it so can I
I think this story is very inspiring and emotional. The couple helped Steve out very much and now he is blessing other people the same way he was.
he inspires me to push through life
Giving people a chance and being kind to others
This story shows me that even the biggest “stars” needed help and you should never treat anyone less than you because they have less than you, you’ll never know what a little bell could mean to them.
This story inspires me to be a better person because you never know what someone is going through
This story inspires me to be a better person because you never know what someone is going through. Little things can help people alot
To always help with whatever you have. Little or small
this story inspires me because of the selfless acts of kindness by the couple with no expectation of anything in return. This comes with the also inspiring moment of Steve Harvey giving back to the couple. It is heartfelt and proves that paying things forward and volunteering giving and receiving are all amazing emotions.
Always give back, you will receive what you give.
If you help someone they could get farther in life than you did and good things will come back to you
This story showed me that helping out others can go a long way, and that if you help somebody it could change their life.
Not to be harsh when it come to sharing what I have. You never no the impact of the little things.
To pass kindness because that person may pass it on and it will hopefully continue
This story inspires me because I can do little selfless acts that don’t have to be big like smiling at people in the hallway or just showing my silliness to other people
I can do little selfless acts that don’t have to be big like smiling at people in the hallway or just showing my silliness to other people
Little selfless acts that don’t have to be big are things i can do to give good vibes. smiling at people in the hallway or just showing my silliness to other people are some actions
It inspires me to help people who are in need.
It inspires me to help people who are in need.
That it can happen to anyone. Not many people will just lend over $10,000 but if 1 out of 10,000 people did then it could happen to many people in a lifetime
Be kind to everyone and help even if they might not “make it”.
It inspires me to be kinder and try and help people out more. Maybe my actions or random actions can make a difference in someone’s life. You never know what someone is going through.
he gives back to multiple people
This story inspires me to pay back what I’ve taken in one way or another, even if I don’t have to.
It inspires me, to do a random act of kindness.
This story inspires me because your actions can truly help someone who you don’t even know in need.
This inspires me to be a better person because if I help people and they help me back someday in the future it could benefit me even more. Even if it doesn’t it can still help me to feel better on the inside.
This inspires me how much generosity can change a person and makes me want to be generous
This inspires me to be a better person because if I help people and they help me back someday in the future it could benefit me even more. Even if it doesn’t it can still help me to feel better on the inside.
being nice to somebody and putting them first and giving to them can change everything. It can make someone’s day even if you don’t think it would. Even the exchange of a smile can make someone happy.
It inspires me to realize that no matter where you start, you can accomplish your goals and stay humble. It doesn’t hurt to keep trying and working hard for the things you want even when you have setbacks along the way.
You should give whenever you are able to give. What goes around comes around.
Helping someone might help you late on in life so be nice and try to help everyone you can without buring yourself out.
To give to people and be nice to others
This story inspires me to be a better person by giving those random acts of kindness. It doesn’t take much to do something nice for someone because you never know what they are going through. So now I will try to help out anyone I can.
It shows that helping someone out can mean the world to them and can make the difference between if they keep trying to give up. Steve obviously relied heavy on these people because he was in tear as right when he saw their faces and it was hard for him to talk back when he was asked questions. He didn’t know how to thank them and he was surprised to see them. He had also said that he had been looking for them for years, meaning that he was still thinking about them even though he had been successful for years.
This story inspires me to be a better person because not all people are bad, I’m not saying that all people are good or bad but there is good in the world and people that are willing to help others, and for me to help also if I can.
This inspires me to want to help others and no be greedy.
This video and blog teach me that I have to have faith in other, in strangers too, because maybe they will surprise me.
showing how giving is really good
Hi Joe:
Great story about Steve Harvey! I didn’t know that. I believe leadership is giving not getting. Steve Harvey has exemplified that by what he does now to give back to the generosity he received. You are right giving inspires people. We need more Servant type leaders in business and government, don’t you agree? Thanks for the excellent article.
Positively,
Rick
it makes me want to go out and help someone in need
no matter how hard times get dont give up because people could have the same feeling and possible help you out or you could help them out if there haveing a hard time.
It inspires me because it doesn’t matter if it is a friend or a bully or even a random person. Kindness can go a very long way.