5 Ways to Know What You Are Really Worth

HOW much are you worth? This is probably one of the most disturbing issues many people face in today’s world; their worth. What is a person’s worth in the truest sense of the word? Is it in terms of money; Naira and Kobo, Pounds and Pence or Dollars and Cents, or property or other assets? Maybe it is time to redefine your worth, your value.

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We live in an age where you are assessed and judged by the balance on your bank account, your social net worth, the vast and diverse contacts you have, the investments and assets you own, or own you depending...But, are these criteria fair in assessing a person's worth or value? Is a person's value truly based on his or her accumulations? I think differently. Is it bad for one to have things and possessions? Absolutely not, but there is a problem when things and possessions own one.

Let me ask you, in all your getting, accumulations and rewards for hard work, do you stand out in any one's sub-conscious, do you stand out in any one's mind for being "God-sent", a miracle? Would the mere mention of your name to someone inspire smile, excitement and kind thoughts just because you have been an unimaginable blessing? When you are done and gone from Planet Earth, who will remember you, and for what? What good will you be remembered for? Will you live forever in someone's thoughts because of your kind deeds? You must truly care about this, and answer these questions frankly to yourself.

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People remember people who add value to them. People do not care how much you know or own, but how much you care about them. So I ask you, how much do you care? How far are you willing to step out of your comfort zone and be of help? Is there anyone who can say, "if not for your help...." This indeed is your worth, your true value in life, not the properties and cars and assets, good as they may be.

Begin today my dear friend. Redefine your value in life. Give that gift of your possession or time, yes time also. Solve that problem for someone, be the answer to someone's prayer, a solution to the challenges someone faces. Pay that child's school fees. Help that family in distress. Provide that meal to that hungry fellow. Do something. It might appear small to you, but is a very big deal to someone. Opportunities to help someone abound everywhere in your environment, just look around you. Do it today, do it now! Like we have agreed, tomorrow may never come, sadly.

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