VALUE UNLOCKS MONEY
Many people wake up every morning with one common goal — to make money. Yet, the more we chase after money directly, the more it seems to run away from us. That’s because money does not exist on its own; it is always tied to value. If you want money, you must first understand where it hides: in value, in problems, and in solutions.
Why Money is Hidden in Value
Think about gold, crude oil, or diamonds. None of these valuable resources sit on the bare surface of the earth; they are hidden deep underground. To get them, people must dig, refine, and process. In the same way, money does not lie openly waiting to be picked. It is hidden inside the value you can create and the problems you can solve for others.
The greater the problem you solve, the greater the value you provide. And when you provide value, money naturally follows.
Money Lives in Problems
Look around you — every product or service you use today was created to solve a problem.
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Transport companies solve the problem of movement.
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Farmers solve the problem of hunger.
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Teachers solve the problem of ignorance.
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Entrepreneurs solve the problem of unemployment.
If you shift your mindset from “looking for money” to “looking for problems to solve”, you will discover that money is simply a reward for the value you deliver.
Building Yourself into Value
To unlock money, you must first invest in yourself. Equip yourself with skills, knowledge, and discipline that make you a solution provider. Employers, clients, and even society at large pay for value, not for mere effort.
As a corps member, student, or young professional, your greatest advantage is your ability to grow. Instead of waiting for opportunities to come, build yourself into someone who creates opportunities for others.
Key Takeaways
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Money is not found, it is unlocked.
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Value is the key that unlocks money.
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Problems are the hiding places of money.
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Those who focus on solving problems will never run out of money.
Final Thought
Stop chasing money — start chasing value. Learn a skill, solve a problem, meet a need, and add something meaningful to the lives of others. When you focus on being valuable, money will no longer hide from you; it will look for you.