A Better way to live Ch7

Study Notes

You cannot improve your life or career until you appreciate the assets you already have.
We often overlook the value of our assets when facing challenges.
Living in a free country is a valuable asset.
The company you work for is an asset, especially if you are employed.
Your career is valuable, even if it seems challenging.
The majority of the world's population would sacrifice years of their life for your opportunities.
Your freedom, loved ones, and physical abilities are invaluable assets.
We are more valuable than we realize and shouldn't be downtrodden by circumstances.

You cannot improve your life without recognizing and appreciating the assets you already possess.
A drawerful of bills, a child going to college, and a job with potential for insecurity are not signs of failure, but rather challenges, and potential for growth.
The author encourages the reader to count their blessings and assign a monetary value to appreciate the wealth they have, despite their current struggles.

The reader is challenged to assign a price tag to living in a great country, implying that this privilege is priceless.
The author argues that being employed, even in a challenging position, is a blessing that many would covet.
The text highlights the value of a career, stating that most people would trade years of their lives for the opportunity to have a similar position.

The text emphasizes the importance of personal freedom and the immeasurable value of loved ones.
The reader is asked to contemplate how much they would be willing to pay to give up their loved ones, suggesting their true worth is beyond monetary value.
The author emphasizes the importance of physical abilities by asking the reader how much they would take for their eyes, hands, or feet, further highlighting the preciousness of life.

The author suggests that recognizing and valuing your assets, even in times of struggle, can help shift your perspective towards optimism and a better way of life.
The text encourages the reader to see themselves as a valuable and unique individual, possessing more than what meets the eye, and to embrace a more fulfilling life.