In the moment for sure. Maybe a bit after lol. Ultimately we do what we do for ourselves. But it IS a plus for sure if in doing so others see that and wanna kick ass too. We do it cos we love it but if we leave a legacy... gotta love that too.
I also 'give' to the gym I use. Arguably, I now have the ability to kick ass in my very well equipped home gym. But they've allowed me, in the past, to train their for free for 3 years. I did promo work (put on a show) at 2 events they had sponsored (Aberdare Motorbike Races). I paid for kit to go to the gym ($500 most recently for 4 x 20kg/44lbs comp quality plates) and more. So they show me the love in return. Plus I try not to be an ass about it lol. Oh and every time I go in one of about 4 who get a free coffee. Gotta love that right
Late last week a buddy, Sam Solimi (look him up - 1000kg/2200lbs 'raw' total powerlifter), listed me and 3 others as 'inspiring me in grip' in answer to an 'ask Sam' Q&A. Sam has known me via our strongman gym we had in Gloucester since he was 17.