Episode
700 Scott Harrison: Live with Purpose or You’ll Live with Regret
1:13:48
Published: Mon Oct 01 2018
Description
DO NOT BE AFRAID OF WORK THAT HAS NO END. A life of ego is so unfulfilling. We can get caught up in the comparison game: who has the most money, the bigger house, the best car. It’s never-ending. At the end of the day, what kind of legacy does that leave? If we can have a cause that is greater than ourselves, we can find purpose. That’s why I’m so excited to share the powerful story of a nightclub promoter turned philanthropist: Scott Harrison. Scott Harrison was working as a nightclub promoter in New York when he became “morally bankrupt.” He sold all of his belongings and set sail to Africa in an effort to redeem himself. He returned to New York with one goal: to provide clean water to everyone on earth. Twelve years later, he’s raised over 320 million dollars and provided water to people in 26 countries with his nonprofit charity: water. Scott now finds worth in how much money he can raise for others, not for himself. Listen to Episode 700 to learn what makes a nonprofit successful and how anyone can turn their life around find meaning and fulfillment.
Chapters
In episode 700 of The School of Greatness, Scott Harrison talks about his mission of providing clean water to the world, and how it can be accomplished.
00:00 - 05:51 (05:51)
Summary
In episode 700 of The School of Greatness, Scott Harrison talks about his mission of providing clean water to the world, and how it can be accomplished. He tells a powerful story of redemption, compassion, and making a difference in the world.
Episode700 Scott Harrison: Live with Purpose or You’ll Live with Regret
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Charity Water has a unique business model where 100% of public donations fund water projects and overhead costs are covered by separate fundraising efforts from individuals and entrepreneurs, including one family who has donated over 15 million for overhead expenses.
05:51 - 17:00 (11:09)
Summary
Charity Water has a unique business model where 100% of public donations fund water projects and overhead costs are covered by separate fundraising efforts from individuals and entrepreneurs, including one family who has donated over 15 million for overhead expenses.
Episode700 Scott Harrison: Live with Purpose or You’ll Live with Regret
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Scott Harrison, founder of charity: water, talks about his mission to provide access to clean water to a billion people who are currently drinking dirty water leading to health issues and death, while explaining his personal journey and realization of the dire need for such a mission.
17:00 - 33:52 (16:52)
Summary
Scott Harrison, founder of charity: water, talks about his mission to provide access to clean water to a billion people who are currently drinking dirty water leading to health issues and death, while explaining his personal journey and realization of the dire need for such a mission.
Episode700 Scott Harrison: Live with Purpose or You’ll Live with Regret
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Non-profit organization charity: water helps provide clean water to communities in need.
33:52 - 50:29 (16:36)
Summary
Non-profit organization charity: water helps provide clean water to communities in need. Through failed drilling and unlikely stories, the organization takes responsibility for where funds are placed while sharing vulnerability in the human condition.
Episode700 Scott Harrison: Live with Purpose or You’ll Live with Regret
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Scott Harrison discusses the success and challenges of charity organization, Charity: Water, and the need to constantly reinnovate business models.
50:29 - 1:05:50 (15:21)
Summary
Scott Harrison discusses the success and challenges of charity organization, Charity: Water, and the need to constantly reinnovate business models.
Episode700 Scott Harrison: Live with Purpose or You’ll Live with Regret
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker shares how faith, integrity, and radical generosity are the core values that guide his life, with emphasis on the idea that giving becomes contagious and that serving God is done by serving others.
1:05:50 - 1:12:37 (06:47)
Summary
The speaker shares how faith, integrity, and radical generosity are the core values that guide his life, with emphasis on the idea that giving becomes contagious and that serving God is done by serving others. The message is wrapped up with gratitude and appreciation for the support he receives for his podcast.