EA has provided a framework for considering options in altruism. When I got serious about these questions, I didn't know EA existed and began a mental plan to create something like it. I was blown away by the depth of knowledge and experience that is so easily accessed through the EA movement.

EA made me think hard about where I can have the most impact on the margin and was a major factor in deciding to pursue global development for my life's work.

EA has challenged me to think deeply about my actions and their actual impact. Often Christians view 'giving' as a general good deed - we don't think about how we're giving, or who we're giving to. EA has encouraged me to be critical of how we can best love our neighbours.

EA has provided a useful approach to shape my research and vocational direction. My biggest takeaway from EA is to try and be systematic and thoughtful about doing good. This requires humility, evaluation, and willingness to change course.

EA has made me think deeply about cause prioritization. Growing up, I often thought of good causes as all kind of the same. Giving to charity felt like an unnecessary extra, so giving to any charity seemed like a good thing. Now, I see the importance of being careful about giving to the most effective organizations out there.

I already knew I wanted to find the best and most effective charities. EA gave me the tools to think about how to think about and find those charities.