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The High Performance Podcast

Why Giving Is Actually Good For Your Health, with Richard Osman

The High Performance Podcast

High Performance

Sports, Self-improvement, Mindset, Growth Mindset, Health & Fitness, Non-negotiables, Education, Life Lessons, High Performance

4.84.7K Ratings

🗓️ 1 October 2025

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Summary

Richard Osman is known for his wit, his bestselling novels, and his sharp eye for detail. But behind it all is a simple guiding habit: tip generously.


For Richard, it’s never just about money. Growing up tall and often feeling different gave him a deep sense of empathy, and over time he realised that generosity, whether through money, time, kindness, or attention, isn’t an extra, it’s essential. It’s how we connect, build trust, and shape the kind of people we want to be.


In this episode, we explore what Richard’s philosophy of generosity can teach us about leadership, empathy, and happiness. Together, we explore:


  • Why empathy often comes from our differences
  • How generosity builds trust and connection
  • The science of giving and why it makes us happier
  • Why small, everyday acts can shape who we become
  • How leaders and teams can practise “tipping generously”


Because high performance isn’t only about discipline and drive, it’s also about compassion, empathy, and the quiet strength of lifting others as we go.


Here is more information on the studies referenced: 


  1. Spending money on others promotes happiness (Dunn, Aknin & Norton, 2008)
  2. What we get when we give (Harvard Medicine, 2023)
  3. Self-Determination Theory and the facilitation of intrinsic motivation, social development, and well-being (Deci & Ryan, 2000)
  4. Influencing value priorities and increasing well-being: The effects of reflecting on intrinsic values (Lekes, Hope, Gouveia, Koestner & Philippe, 2012)


Listen to the full episode with Richard Osman: https://pod.fo/e/26ea40


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Watch it early on the high performance app.

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Available now, Roman Kemp, the broadcaster, opens up a powerful conversation on success

0:08.6

and mental health.

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Hi, my name is Ben Yelms. You might know me for my time of Scrum Half for Lester Tigers,

0:17.7

or my appearances for England Rugby National Team, and now co-host for The Love of Rugby

0:22.5

Podcast. I'm really excited to share that I've written a book, packed with stories from behind

0:27.1

the scenes at both England and Lester. It looks back at the incredible experiences and triumphs of my

0:32.0

career, as well as the challenges and dark times too. It's called Beyond the Line, my life in rugby. And it's out now

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in hardback, ebook and audio book. I hope you enjoy reading it. This episode of the high performance

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