If you are a giver, don't question your values. you are right. if you are feeling burned out, read this book. turns out givers are at the top and the bottom of the food chain. takers are not at the top; but conventional culture makes it seem as if that is the way to success. adam walks you through the differences between givers, matchers, and takers and gives advice on how to avoid burnout - the thing that sends some well meaning givers to the bottom is burnout; not that they give.