PROOF OF WORK vs PROOF OF VALUE

In one word what makes a man wealthy?

Proof of work in this post refers to the physical effort put into achieving a result or objective. While proof of value refers to the benefits an endeavor has to offer. In life we are rewarded based on two things: physical effort and value

I guess that is the difference between the labourer helping people carry heavy load in the market and Mark Zuckerberg (the founder of facebook). From the above example you can easily guess who is better rewarded.

It is noteworthy to state that not all physical effort brings about value and not all valuable endeavor requires "hard" physical effort.

In business the importance of a value proposition can't be overemphasized. It's not enough for a business to show its stakeholders it's hard work, but it has to show the benefits it has to offer. A business without value is not a sustainable business. A value proposition clearly states the gap the business idea seeks to fill or the need it meets.

Even in relationships, the relationship you work so hard to keep seldom works out without stress. However, a relationship with value will always work out. Value helps sustain a relationship. Thus, any relationship without value is not sustainable.

Myles Munroe once said that, "the value of life is not in its duration, but in its donation. You are not important because of how long you live, you are important because of how effective you live."

I can therefore say that life is not about your prof of work, but about proof of value. You are not important because of your proof of work, you are important because of your proof of value.

A friend once asked me.........
Friend: in one word what makes a man wealthy?
Me: VALUE

What will your answer be?
Value or hard work; the choice is yours.