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Real Value Originates internally

True value comes from within.

By Kevin ArasaPublished 5 months ago 5 min read
Real Value Originates internally
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This isn't wishful thinking; it's the result of mastering an ancient art steeped in stoic wisdom today. You are familiar with the frustration of being undervalued and overlooked; you put in the time and effort, but it seems like you're a shadow even in broad daylight. This is a common story, but it doesn't have to be yours.

Let's begin the process of becoming a more respected and prioritized person. You wouldn't accept second place in the workplace, on the field, or at the gym, so why accept it in life's hierarchy? It's not about ego; it's about respecting yourself above all else. When you choose to invest your time and energy, do it where it matters. If there isn't mutual recognition of worth, it's time to reevaluate your alliances. By selecting settings where your value is acknowledged, you naturally elevate your status, remembering that you don't have the reins on how others value

Play a leading role.

Create your own happiness with this direct dose of reality. If you base your happiness on someone else, it will move and fall apart without alerting the guy who is in control of his own destiny, much like a home built on sand.

There is power in joy that no one can take away.

You can find contentment in certain aspects of life that you can control, not in repressing your emotions. Have you ever noticed how people are drawn to self-sufficient people? This is not a coincidence; it's the magnetism of self-sufficiency. Discover joy in your everyday activities and your individual accomplishments.

The Quiet Moments of Contemplation are about becoming so rooted in your own happiness that you don't need to flee to a solitary existence.

A man who not only lands on someone's priority list but rises to the top three Learn the skill of presence via absence. It's a fundamental law of nature that the most valuable resource is the scarcest one. Apply this to your presence when you're constantly on tap; you become just another aspect of the landscape that's easy to overlook. No stoic sage ever won. If gold were as common as gravel, it would be worth as much. Be the gold, not the gravel. Show respect by being available to everyone. Let's keep things simple. It's not about playing games or keeping a minute log with a miser's hand; rather, it's about living a life that is so fulfilling and purposeful that it organically limits your availability.

A man who not only lands on someone's priority list but rises to the top three Learn to be present in the absence of something; it's a fundamental law of nature and a valuable resource that you shouldn't hoard. This is the crucial moment when you start pursuing interests that hone your intellect and strengthen your spirit as you grow older.

Give someone your time; it's not just another time slot on your calendar; they'll feel it too, and being there will become a privilege rather than a given. four

Maintain your orbit, hold their attention, and let's explore the paradox of desire—the idea that everything that flees from the world is pursued by it. When you make someone your son, everything in your life revolves around them, and they are the rarest treasures.

Imagine living a life where you are the sun and others are drawn into your gravitational field. It's about creating a life that is so fascinating and rich that you don't need to orbit anybody else; instead, they will be drawn to your passions. Instead of being just another satellite, it is a predictable constant that is taken for granted. your growth projects The idea here is not to play hard to get, but to be difficult to forget. There is validity to the proverb that "grass is always greener on the other side," as people are naturally drawn to the unachievable and vacant. The sovereign, so you become the greener grass; you're not distant; you're just invested in your own journey, and don't make them the center of your existence.

It's a calculated retreat, not a hasty decision or a capitulation.

This is frequently the very instant that others start to move toward realizing the value that they stand to lose. Going is not the end. It's an affirmation of value, a time for introspection, and a place to balance the scales of your life. Does this circumstance Have this power close to your heart and use it wisely. Sometimes the most powerful move you can make is to take a step back, and in doing so, you may just find that everything else takes a step forward. If not, you have the strength, courage, and stoic wisdom to withdraw and redirect those resources to where they are recognized and valued.

Efforts rather than minute details This is discretion, not dishonesty. This method piques interest because it invites the other person to delve further, ask more questions, and, in the process, you become the puzzle that they are compelled to solve in their thoughts. You become more significant just by being a closed book; there is always more to learn and find. In other words, you are taking people on a journey to discover the treasure that is getting to know you.

When they discover that spending time with you is a gift rather than a given, you become their top priority. It's a fine line to walk between having stoic wisdom and letting other people come to their own realization of your value. Nine, the practice of quiet It's human nature to chase that which retreats from us, but consider the strength of a silent approach when you hold back. When you do this, you're sending a clear signal that your attention is not given lightly; it must be earned. This isn't something that happens often. Silence speaks volumes in a world cluttered with constant noise and chatter. The absence of your voice can be louder than its presence.

The key to closing your blueprint to becoming a priority is to approach the conversation on a more even keel with a deeper appreciation for the dialogue and the individuals involved. Your communication should be like a rare commodity that is sought after rather than wasted. This is the epitome of stoic wisdom: knowing when to speak and when to let the silence do the talking. The fundamental idea that you are the creator of your value and the ruler of your destiny must be deeply ingrained in your strategy. Keeping in mind the strength and poise that stem from the stoic tradition, which values inner fortitude and the capacity of an independent spirit, these tactics are not merely tricks.

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