Member-only story
The Value Principle: A Successful Life is an Infinite Game of Becoming a Person of Value
If you’re ready to create real value, success will find you
The “indispensables” in our ever-changing world are those who consistently provide value for others.
“Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value,” Albert Einstein said.
Here’s the first law of success — aim to create more value now and in the future — not more money. Success is a by-product of value creation.
The idea is that if you focus on making money, you’ll overlook the many opportunities to make money. Instead, seek opportunities to add value or create more value — people are more likely to pay for value in the end.
When you first start a side business, your focus is usually on making as much money as possible. But the real value in any project is in the services you provide and the relationships you build.
You can make more money by creating value, not money.
I’m happiest when I’m in a “flow state” sharing valuable knowledge in public. I have attracted more success that way instead of making money the end-game.
