Value can be positive or negative, it comes in various forms, and everyone provides some to someone or something.
More value being a better person; but rather how much BS people are willing to tolerate from you before calling it quits
My point
Everyone you meet, you seek positive value from them just as they seek positive value from you. Value can be but doesn’t have to be monetary.
Examples:
- University of Waterloo values my business
- I value the reputation given to me solely based on attending the University of Waterloo
- I value the friendship and the company provided by a friend
- I give value to JAMHacks by being an organizer
- A thief values monetary valuables of another person
Origin of thought
I started thinking about the concept of value when a friend prompted me to consider what others thought of me. During this I effectively came to the conclusion that if I had not put as much effort into things I enjoy, which others value, then I would not be in the position I am in right now.
Exception to Value
I firmly believe that the concept of value is real and understanding it will help you understand better how the world works.
However, I think the only exception to the rule of value are the people who sacrifice for you, notably parents. Parents sacrifice a lot to bring you into this world, raise you, and putting your happiness before theirs. For most, the relationship between a parent and their child can never be replicated.
There are very few people out there who’d truly put someone else’s needs ahead of their own.