“Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” – Barack Obama
We depend on a bold few to solve the big problems and create the value that moves us all forward. These people are often regarded as High Value.
A quick online search for what it means to be High Value does not return a simple answer.
So lets start by defining what it means to be a person of High Value.
High Value Definition:
Oxford Definition:
High = “great, or greater than normal, in quantity, size, or intensity.”
Value = “a person’s principles or standards of behavior; one’s judgment of what is important in life.”
- As an Individual: The definition of a Person of High Value is highly based on your opinion and greatly influenced by your values, culture and life experience.
- As a Collective/Group: A Person of High Value may be defined as, “A person who regards themselves highly yet provides great value to the community or world around them.”
- My Definition: “A person of High Value is someone who has realized their full potential and uses this knowledge to create value for others.”
High Value Traits
- You know your value, have a growth mindset and active learning is a life long journey.
- You create value for others and improve your surroundings without need for external validation.
- You get deep satisfaction and fulfillment from seeing others benefit from the value created from your efforts.
High Value People Create Value
- The world class DJ creates highly curated music playlist to move the crowd.
- A great chef spends hours perfecting recipes to create meals that people love to eat.
- The successful standup comedian creates refined jokes to make the audience laugh hysterically.
- Etc… Etc…..
It’s not the Money:
Having a lot of money is mistakenly associated with being a person of High Value. A person with a lot of money is just that, “a person with a lot of money.”
Money can be the result of being a person of High Value, not the inverse.
We have cautionary figures like Ebenezer Scrooge who serve their own interest with no regard for others.
Selfishness does not equal High Value.
Paradoxically, opportunities for making money will find those who create value for others.
High Value Formula:
(Learn Daily to Improve Yourself) + (Create Value for Others) = Earn More…
Earn more = More personal satisfaction
Earn more = More freedom with your time
Earn more = More attempts to impact others
Earn more = More opportunities to make money
And on and on….
Malala Yousafzai: Ensuring School Doors Open for All Women
Malala Yousafzai was born in Mingora Pakistan. Her father was a teacher at a girls’ school. She lived in an area of Pakistan that discouraged women from going to school. Malala openly disagreed with this idea and was shot in the head for speaking about her views in public.
After several months of rest, she refused to hide in fear. Instead, she used her platform to start the Malala Fund, a charity dedicated to ensuring every girl has the opportunity to go to school. Malala had the courage to stand up for women everywhere and became the youngest person to ever receive the Nobel Peace Prize at the age of 17.
Famous or not, the people you admire are seen as High Value because of the positive impact they made on you and others.
You have examples all around you, from the school teacher that goes out of her way to organize a clothing drive for students in need to the business owner that actively hires local talent to support the community.
Why You Need to be High Value.
The world needs you to be a Person of High Value. A person who is brave enough to believe in yourself, take action and create value for others.
- You Inspire Others:
- You serve as an inspiration, motivating others to reach their full potential. By setting an example of self-worth and impactful contribution, you inspire positive change in those around you.
- You serve as an inspiration, motivating others to reach their full potential. By setting an example of self-worth and impactful contribution, you inspire positive change in those around you.
- You Create a Positive Ripple Effect:
- You create a positive ripple effect in your community and beyond. Your actions, driven by a commitment to providing value, creates a culture that encourages others to do the same.
- You create a positive ripple effect in your community and beyond. Your actions, driven by a commitment to providing value, creates a culture that encourages others to do the same.
- You Solve Big Problems:
- You contribute to solving complex problems and driving progress, which is essential for making positive change.
- You contribute to solving complex problems and driving progress, which is essential for making positive change.
- You Build Stronger Community:
- You grow stronger social bonds, trust, and cooperation, creating communities that are strong, supportive, and united.
- You grow stronger social bonds, trust, and cooperation, creating communities that are strong, supportive, and united.
- You Are the Leader The World Needs:
- As a person of high value, you have the potential to become a leader who can influence positive change on a larger scale.
- As a person of high value, you have the potential to become a leader who can influence positive change on a larger scale.
The world benefits when you actively channel your positive energy into creating value for others. You will often be rewarded with additional resources to increase your efforts.
The High Value Path – Three Action Steps
Becoming a person of High Value involves intentional actions and a commitment to personal growth and contribution. Here are three actions you can take to become a person of High Value.
- Invest in Your Personal Development:
- Engage in continuous learning and self-improvement. This can include reading books, attending workshops, taking courses, and seeking mentorship.
- Develop skills that align with your interests and goals, and actively work on enhancing your emotional intelligence, communication abilities, and leadership qualities.
- Engage in continuous learning and self-improvement. This can include reading books, attending workshops, taking courses, and seeking mentorship.
- Cultivate a Positive Mindset:
- Foster a positive and growth-oriented mindset. Practice gratitude, focus on solutions rather than problems, and embrace challenges as opportunities for growth.
- Cultivating resilience and a positive outlook not only benefits your well-being but also inspires those around you.
- Foster a positive and growth-oriented mindset. Practice gratitude, focus on solutions rather than problems, and embrace challenges as opportunities for growth.
- Create Value for Others:
- Actively seek ways to create value for others. This can involve creating a business that solves a major need, mentoring, or simply offering a helping hand to friends, family, or colleagues.
- Actively seek ways to create value for others. This can involve creating a business that solves a major need, mentoring, or simply offering a helping hand to friends, family, or colleagues.
By consistently taking these actions, you will become a person of high value who not only grows into the best version of yourself but also changes the lives of others along the way.
