Know Your Worth: The Value of Changing Your Environment
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I recently came across an analogy that resonated deeply with me, so I wanted to share it. The analogy illustrates how the same object (or person) can be valued differently depending on the surroundings.
Here's the story: - A bottle of water at Costco costs $0.25. - The same bottle in a supermarket is worth about $0.50. - At a bar, the same bottle costs $2. - In a high-end restaurant or hotel, the bottle might be priced as high as $3. - At an airport or on a plane, the bottle is sold for $5. The bottle and its contents don’t change—the only thing that varies is where it is being sold. Each environment assigns a different value to the same product.
This analogy reminds us that when you feel underappreciated, it’s often not because of who you are, but because of where you are.