Living a Generous Life
Learning, Earning, and Returning
Legacy isn’t just what you leave—it’s how you live.
What if generosity was more than giving? What if it became the way you approached every day?
Living a Generous Life explores how simple, intentional choices—whether through time, wisdom, or resources—can shape lives, strengthen communities, and create a ripple effect that lasts for generations.
A Philosophy of Everyday Generosity
This book is inspired by Mary Elizabeth Sadd’s family legacy of education and service. Her Great-Great-Grandfather believed that learning and teaching could transform generations—a belief that continues to guide her work today.
Through the framework of learning, earning, and returning, Mary Elizabeth shares stories, insights, and practices that invite you to:
Shift from success to significance.
Live with gratitude and intention.
Build a legacy rooted in service and purpose.
About Mary Elizabeth Sadd
Mary Elizabeth Sadd is an author, coach, and speaker with decades of experience helping individuals and organizations grow through purpose-driven leadership. With a background in executive search and leadership development, she has witnessed how generosity—woven into daily choices—creates lasting impact.
Her life reflects the same message she writes about: that true fulfillment comes not from what we gain, but from how we give.
Generosity isn’t only about resources—it’s about attention, presence, and care.
Living a Generous Life invites you to embrace generosity as a mindset that shapes your relationships, work, and future.
By practicing small, intentional acts of giving, you can live with more meaning, strengthen your connections, and create a legacy that extends well beyond your lifetime.