The term High Value is a growing topic of debate when attempting to identify the ideal standard of success in society.
A simple online search for what it means to be a person of High Value will not return a simple answer. You will often get a subjective list of success traits in no particular order like the example below.
Example: “Top 6 Traits to Become Successful A Successful Man/Woman”
1. Be High Power
2. Have A Driving Purpose
3. Take Care of Yourself
4. Acquire Some Wealth
5. Climb Social Hierarchies
6. Be Popular
The Modern High Value Battle
The High Value debate is often divided by what it means to be the ideal man or woman in the dating market.
Using High Value as a rating system for dating selection gets emotions running high on podcast and online forums. Its like throwing a grenade on top of a dumpster fire and watching the fallout for the entertainment of an audience.
Influencers like Kevin Samuels, Andrew Tate and many more have used the High Value topic in order to target frustrated men and women in the dating market and ultimately generate traffic to grow their following and gain popularity.
As seen in the chart above, Google search trends have increased for the terms “High Value Man and High Value Woman” over the last 5 years world wide.
This may reflect a larger social issue in the dating market as people are looking for answers to dating struggles, decreasing marriage rates and an increase in loneliness over the last decade.
Status Signaling VS High Value
We often use status signaling as a way to show that we are people of High Value. Status signaling is any action that is driven by the need for external recognition and validation.
Purchasing expensive items like luxury cars, posting photos of our attractive partner or most recent international vacation are all attempts to show the world that we are successful people of High Value.
Becoming the High Value version of yourself is not a competition for external validation. The path to High Value should be seen as a journey not a destination. It will require self discovery through learning from your wins and losses.
You are the sculpture that chips away at the excess rock to uncover the statue that lies beneath the rough rocky surface.
Status Signaling Characteristics:
- Short Term Focused
- External Validation Seeking
- Unfocused / Distracted
High Value Characteristics:
- Long Term Focused
- Internal Validation Seeking
- Focused / Present In the Moment
High Value Re-Imagined
So what does it mean to be High Value?
The meaning of High Value will be different for everybody. Ultimately, you will be the one to decide what it means for you. Your definition of High Value will change as you continue to grow and learn from new experiences.
My definition of a Person of High Value is the following: “A person who uses their talent & full potential to create value for others.”
If you agree with the definition above then you understand that the path of High Value is a journey of self learning and creation through action.
Through trial and error you will learn to leverage your talents to create value that will benefit others.
Art of High Value Framework:
“(Learn Daily to Improve Yourself) + (Create Value for Others) = (Earn More of What You Want to See In The World)”
Modern People of High Value
Below are people from around the world who have used their unique talents to create value for others.
William Kamkwamba
Known for building a windmill from scratch to generate electricity for his village in Malawi. His story highlights innovation and resourcefulness in the face of adversity.
Daphne Koller
Co-founder of Coursera and a leading figure in artificial intelligence and biotech. Her work in online education has opened up high-quality educational resources to people worldwide.
Vikas Khanna
An award-winning chef, he also founded Feed India, a massive food distribution initiative that fed millions across India during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jessica Jackley
Co-founder of Kiva, the world’s first peer-to-peer microlending website. Her work has enabled thousands of entrepreneurs in developing countries to access small loans.
Key Take Aways
- High Value is ultimately defined by you.
- High Value is a life long journey not a final destination.
- High Value comes from using your unlocked potential to create value for others.
