Nuggets of Wisdom #23
Does it ever frustrate you how some people always seem to get things their own way? The kind of people who always find the right opportunities, work on exciting projects, have no financial burdens, and are liked by most people. There are plenty of those! But don't be frustrated, instead, admire them. Yes, admire them! Those people know themselves and their worth very well. In fact, when they go for job interviews, have a meeting with a client, meet a potential business partner for a meal, they ooze an air of confidence that subtly communicates the message of, 'I will be happy to work with you, but I know that I can do just as well on my own.'
No, they are not arrogant! They simply know their value, and directly or indirectly, communicate it to the world. You see, when you show others that you know your own worth, they will have no choice but to treat you accordingly. If you value yourself low, then you cannot expect them to raise your worth. They are simply your mirror; a reflection of what you think of yourself. And if you think highly of yourself, they will think highly of you.
However, if you don't think much of yourself, not only will they not think much of you, but they will treat according to that. And it would be unrealistic for you to expect them to raise your worth when you haven't raised your own worth. That's why today's nugget of wisdom is a reminder of how one should learn about themselves and treat themselves with the utmost esteem. When we do that, our life will automatically reflect our attitude of ourselves. Things will begin to fall into place, people you thought you could never be associated with, would want to do business with you or be your friend. This is the effect of recognising our worth and the value of our contribution.