Why Sharing What You Know Is One of the Most Generous Things You Can Do

by Kristina Karlsson 💛

I want to talk about something that’s been on my mind lately- a quote by Simon Sinek that was the subject of this recent podcast episode - which goes:

“One of the most generous things you can do is share your knowledge.”

We often think of generosity in terms of time or money. But generosity can also be about wisdom.

Your stories.

Your experiences.

Your insights.

If you’ve lived through something, chances are you’ve picked up a few valuable lessons along the way. And right now, there’s someone out there who needs to hear exactly what you know.

Let’s dive into how you can begin living this powerful idea—and make it part of your journey to creating your dream life.

You Don’t Have to Be an Expert

So often we hold ourselves back from sharing because we think, “Who am I to give advice or share experience?”

...but here’s the truth: You don’t need to be an expert to have something valuable to offer.

You’ve lived. You’ve made mistakes. You’ve grown. That’s wisdom.

Ask yourself: What do I know today that I wish I had known five years ago?

That little insight—however small it may seem to you—might be exactly what someone else needs to hear today. So don’t downplay it. Start seeing your experience as a gift.

Share It—Simply and Gently

Sharing what you know doesn’t need to be grand or polished.

It might be a kind word to a colleague. A quick Instagram story. A tip in a team meeting. A recommendation for a book that changed your life. A moment of honesty in a blog post or podcast episode.

You don’t need to have all the answers. You just need to be willing to open your heart.

Create a “Knowledge List”

Here’s something I do—and I invite you to do it too.

Sit down with your journal and write out a list called:

“10 Things I’ve Learned That Could Help Someone Else”

These could be big or small:

• How to manage burnout

• How to meal prep as a busy mum

• How I overcame imposter syndrome

• What helped me build a morning routine

• How I started my business

Once you’ve written your list, choose one thing—and share it with someone. Even just one person.

It’ll help others, yes. But it’ll also remind you how amazing and resourceful you truly are.

Make Sharing a Ritual

Imagine if we made wisdom-sharing a weekly ritual?

Every Sunday night or Monday morning, ask yourself:

“What did I learn last week that I could share?”

Then share it—out loud or in writing. With a friend, your team, your online community, or even just in your journal.

When you do this regularly, sharing becomes part of who you are. Generosity becomes a way of life. And little by little, your impact ripples outward.

Teach What You Wish You’d Been Taught

I’ve realised that some of the most healing, meaningful things I’ve ever shared are the things I wish someone had told me when I was starting out.

That’s one reason why I speak. Because I’ve gained so much from listening to speakers—people who poured years of learning into a single talk that changed how I saw things.

When you teach others what you longed for, you leave breadcrumbs. You light the path.

So ask yourself: What do I wish someone had told me?

Now go and be that someone.

August’s Theme in the Dream Life Coaching Program: Share Your Light

If this idea of sharing your wisdom speaks to you, you’re going to love what we’re doing inside the Dream Life Coaching Program this month.

Our theme is Share Your Light.

We’ll be digging into:

• Discovering what your unique gifts are

• Overcoming the fear of putting yourself out there

• Finding the right platform to share—whether that’s writing a blog, speaking, podcasting, or simply mentoring someone close to you

And remember: You don’t have to be great to start. But you do have to start to be great.

So if you’re ready to shine a little brighter this month, I’d love for you to join us.

👉 Join us here

Final Thoughts

As you step into this new week, I challenge you to share one piece of wisdom. One small insight. One generous act of knowledge.

Because your story matters. And someone out there is waiting to hear it.

Let’s move forward generously, wisely, and boldly. Together.

With love,