<p>Is there anyone in the world who has
never experienced kindness? Have you ever met someone who has gone through life
without a single moment of care, warmth, or generosity from another person?
It’s hard to imagine. Kindness is one of the most universal human experiences,
sometimes loud and life-changing, other times quiet and almost unnoticeable,
but always powerful.</p><p>Kindness is that warm, unexpected hug from life that makes you feel seen,
heard, and loved. It has a way of leaving a lasting impact, creating moments
that remind us of the goodness in the world.<o:p></o:p></p><p >For me, kindness has always been a
moral compass</span><span>. From
childhood, I have experienced countless acts of kindness, whether from friends,
teachers, or even strangers. These moments have shown me that kindness isn’t
always about grand gestures. Sometimes, it's the <span> </span>actions that mean the
most.</span><span><o:p></o:p></span><img src="/media/inline_insight_image/pexels-rdne-6647060.jpg" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" alt=""></p><p>But kindness isn't just about family and friends. Strangers, colleagues, and
even acquaintances have shown me kindness in ways that left me speechless, like
when a colleague helped me secure a free ride home after work, sparing me the
stress of an exhausting and uncomfortable commute, especially since I wasn’t
feeling my best that day. Another time, a stranger paid my transportation fare
before I even realized I was short on cash. It was like the universe winking at
me, reminding me that goodness still exists in this fast-paced world.<o:p></o:p></p><h3>Small Acts, Big Impact<o:p></o:p></h3><p>Kindness is as delightful as laughter that won’t stop. The beauty of
kindness is that it’s never one-sided. The joy flows both ways, filling not
just the receiver but also the giver with warmth and fulfillment. It’s
therapeutic, a pure exchange of positivity that adds up endlessly (10/10 minus
nothing). Ever held the door for someone and then watched them do the same for
the next person? It feels like being part of an unspoken, heartwarming
conspiracy to make the world a better place. So, how can we spread kindness in everyday life? Here are a few simple and meaningful
ways to do so:</p>
<p><img src="/media/inline_insight_image/pexels-edwardeyer-1170928.jpg" alt=""></p><p style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;
tab-stops:list .5in"><!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span> </span><!--[endif]-->Surprise
someone with food or snacks. It is a guaranteed mood booster.<o:p></o:p></p><p style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;
tab-stops:list .5in"><!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span> </span><!--[endif]-->Pay
for someone's transportation fare. It is a small gesture, but it can make a big
difference.<o:p></o:p></p><p style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;
tab-stops:list .5in"><!--[if !supportLists]-->3.<span> </span><!--[endif]-->Show
genuine concern for someone who is sick. A simple “How are you feeling?” can go
a long way.<o:p></o:p></p><p style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;
tab-stops:list .5in"><!--[if !supportLists]-->4.<span> </span><!--[endif]-->Be
a good listener when someone needs to talk. Give them your full attention
instead of just nodding while scrolling on your phone.<o:p></o:p></p><p style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;
tab-stops:list .5in"><!--[if !supportLists]-->5.<span> </span><!--[endif]-->Smile
and greet people warmly. It costs nothing but can brighten someone's day like a
familiar smile in a crowd of strangers.<o:p></o:p></p><h3>The Big Picture<o:p></o:p></h3><p>Kindness is a choice we make every day, a humble gesture that carries
immense power. Let’s make kindness a way of life, spreading love and compassion
like warm hugs on a chilly day. Who knows? What seems small to you might mean
the world to someone else.<o:p></o:p></p><p>So, here’s a challenge: Over the
next week, commit to at least one intentional act of kindness each day. It
could be as simple as leaving a kind note for a colleague, offering a sincere
compliment, or helping someone in need. Keep track of these moments and reflect
on how they make you feel.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p>Now go forth and be awesome, but
kindly so! </span><span>😊</span><span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><img src="/media/inline_insight_image/pexels-eva-bronzini-5941506.jpg" alt=""><span></span></p><p><br></p>
At the end of the month, we give out prizes in 3 categories: Best Content, Top Engagers and
Most Engaged Content.
Best Content
Top Engagers
Most Engaged Content
Best Content
We give out cash prizes to 7 people with the best insights in the past month. The 7 winners are picked
by an in-house selection process.
The winners are NOT picked from the leaderboards/rankings, we choose winners based on the quality, originality
and insightfulness of their content.
Here are a few other things to know for the Best Content track
1
Quality over Quantity — You stand a higher chance of winning by publishing a few really good insights across the entire month,
rather than a lot of low-quality, spammy posts.
2
Share original, authentic, and engaging content that clearly reflects your voice, thoughts, and opinions.
3
Avoid using AI to generate content—use it instead to correct grammar, improve flow, enhance structure, and boost clarity.
4
Explore audio content—high-quality audio insights can significantly boost your chances of standing out.
5
Use eye-catching cover images—if your content doesn't attract attention, it's less likely to be read or engaged with.
6
Share your content in your social circles to build engagement around it.
Top Engagers
For the Top Engagers Track, we award the top 3 people who engage the most with other user's content via
comments.
The winners are picked using the "Top Monthly Engagers" tab on the rankings page.
Most Engaged Content
The Most Engaged Content recognizes users whose content received the most engagement during the month.
We pick the top 3.
The winners are picked using the "Top Monthly Contributors" tab on the rankings page.
Contributor Rankings
The Rankings/Leaderboard shows the Top 20 contributors and engagers on TwoCents a monthly and all-time basis
— as well as the most active colleges (users attending/that attended those colleges)
The all-time contributors ranking is based on the Contributor Score, which is a measure of all the engagement and exposure a contributor's content receives.
The monthly contributors ranking tracks performance of a user's insights for the current month. The monthly and all-time scores are calcuated DIFFERENTLY.
This page also shows the top engagers on an all-time & monthly basis.
All-time Contributors
All-time Engagers
Top Monthly Contributors
Top Monthly Engagers
Most Active Colleges
Contributor Score
The all-time ranking is based on users' Contributor Score, which is a measure of all
the engagement and exposure a contributor's content receives.
Here is a list of metrics that are used to calcuate your contributor score, arranged from
the metric with the highest weighting, to the one with the lowest weighting.
1
Subscriptions received
2
Tips received
3
Comments (excluding replies)
4
Upvotes
5
Views
6
Number of insights published
Engagement Score
The All-time Engagers ranking is based on a user's Engagement Score — a measure of how much a
user engages with other users' content via comments and upvotes.
Here is a list of metrics that are used to calcuate the Engagement Score, arranged from
the metric with the highest weighting, to the one with the lowest weighting.
1
A user's comments (excluding replies & said user's comments on their own content)
2
A user's upvotes
Monthly Score
The Top Monthly Contributors ranking is a monthly metric indicating how users respond to your posts, not just how many you publish.
We look at three main things:
1
How strong your best post is —
Your highest-scoring post this month carries the most weight. One great post can take you far.
2
How consistent the engagement you receive is —
We also look at the average score of all your posts. If your work keeps getting good reactions, you get a boost.
3
How consistent the engagement you receive is —
Posting more helps — but only a little.
Extra posts give a small bonus that grows slowly, so quality always matters more than quantity.
In simple terms:
A great post beats many ignored posts
Consistently engaging posts beat one lucky hit
Spamming low-engagement posts won't help
Tips, comments, and upvotes from others matter most
This ranking is designed to reward
Thoughtful, high-quality posts
Real engagement from the community
Consistency over time — without punishing you for posting again
The Top Monthly Contributors leaderboard reflects what truly resonates, not just who posts the most.
Top Monthly Engagers
The Top Monthly Engagers ranking tracks the most active engagers on a monthly basis
Here is what we look at
1
A user's monthly comments (excluding replies & said user's comments on their own content)
2
A user's monthly upvotes
Most Active Colleges
The Most Active Colleges ranking is a list of the most active contributors on TwoCents, grouped by the
colleges/universities they attend(ed)
Here is what we look at
1
All insights posted by contributors that attended a particular school (at both undergraduate or postgraduate levels)
2
All comments posted by contributors that attended a particular school (at both undergraduate or postgraduate levels) —
excluding replies
Below is a list of badges on TwoCents and their designations.
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