It is saddening how some people think that losing their self-worth is a sign of humility but in the real sense, they can uphold their self value and worth and still not be proud. The difference is that they are not overestimating their abilities. At a point in your life, you will realize that having a bit of ego is actually beneficial and will help you to know that there is a value that lies within you that you need to give expression to.
It is worthy to note that it is when you keep adding values that you will maintain your relevance in this highly competitive world. For you to create or add value, you must first accept the fact that you are worth something and that you have value within yourself. Obviously, you can only pour water from a container that already has water inside. In the same way, you will only add value around you, if you first have value within you.
In your place of work, for example, the salary they pay you is primarily because of the value you add to the organization. The day you stop adding value or the day they conclude that your value is irrelevant to them, they may allow you to go. This means that you need to step up and be at the top of your game. By updating yourself and upgrading on your overall capabilities, you will see your net worth increasingly.
It is worthy to note that the value you add is, most times, without recourse to what you studied or the certificates you have. This is the reason most big recruitment companies look beyond the certificates that one has and look into what they will bring to the table - what they can offer. I ask you this: if you have the need of a staff for a particular function in your company and you have two people to choose from. If the first person has certificates relating to what you require but only has theoretical knowledge of it, whereas the second person has practical in-depth knowledge of the work but does not have a certification, who will you employ?
From the above analogy, you will realize that skill is mostly preferred in lieu of certificates. Note: Certificate is relevant but understand that it is not the only requirement. There are some doors that your college degree can open up for you but to be sustained there, you will need more then just your degree to boost your self-worth and your value.
The world has become so increasingly competitive that you need to do something extra and beyond the ordinary to have an edge over the average person. To be outstanding, you need to do something to make you stand out. You are not the one to announce your self-worth, the value you create should announce it for you. The dynamism in the world is so much so that the approach of yesterday, if kept constant, may not be able to tackle the challenges of tomorrow.
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