The Concept of Paying it Forward

Youval Ziv has spent nearly 15 years with Pacific Holdings Partnership in Los Angeles, California, and continues to lead the organization as a managing partner and chief executive officer. An active philanthropist, Youval Ziv strongly believes in the charitable philosophy of “paying it forward.”

The first use of the phrase “pay it forward” can be traced back to science fiction writer Robert A. Heinlein’s 1951 novel “Between Planets,” which inspired the film Pay It Forward in 2000. In the film a young boy, played by Haley Joel Osment, is tasked with bringing about world change as part of a school assignment. To this end, Osment’s character develops the idea of paying it forward.

An altruistic idiom, the concept involves an individual performing a selfless deed for another person or group as a response to a good deed they have benefited from. If everyone in the world lived their lives by this philosophy, individuals would consistently enjoy charity from others while at the same time helping their fellow human beings on a regular basis, without asking for or expecting anything in return.

An early example of paying it forward involves Benjamin Franklin and Benjamin Webb. Mr. Franklin provided Mr. Webb with financial assistance in 1784. In a letter to Webb, Franklin expressed a desire not to be repaid, but for Webb to assist someone else as soon as he was financially capable of doing so.

Best Cities to Visit in Cambodia

As managing partner at Pacific Holdings Partnership in Los Angeles, California, Youval Ziv is responsible for all operations regarding property development maintenance and management. In his spare time, Youval Ziv is very active and enjoys traveling to many countries, including Cambodia. Some of the top cities to visit in Cambodia are:

1. Phnom Penh. As the largest city and capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh was built by the French during the 15th-century colonial period. Tourists enjoy visiting the Royal Palace, National Museum, and the Phsar Reatrey night market where handcrafted souvenirs are sold. 

2. Battambang. The second most populous city in Cambodia, Battambang has an important place in the country’s history. Visitors can see colonial buildings along with many Buddhist shrines and Angkor-style temples. Also located in the city is Phsar Nath, or the Central Market, where tourists and locals can buy native produce and clothing. 

3. Angkor. Known as one of the most important archaeological sites in Southeast Asia, Angkor is where tourists can visit the world-renowned Angkor Wat temple, the Bayon temple, and Ta Prohm. The ruins of many other temples also are located in this city, which was once the capital of the Khmer Empire, from the 9th century to the14th century.