The same money, different value

Assume that Jack earned $10,000 from stock market (with $100,000 principal) in a year, while Bill earned the same amount of money by writing and publishing a book.

Now, the question is, who benefit more from this $10,000 ?

It is no doubt that Bill gain more from the one year writing experience. beside the $10,000 earning, he will capture additional reputation and knowledge also. if he goes to apply a new job, his book will be a proof of his capability. in case he wrote a great book, publisher ask him to revise and roll out a new version, he may earn more next year.

Let’s see Jack, he just put his money in the stock and did nothing, it is not hard to earn 10% in a year. I am not saying that earn money from stock market is bad. but overall speaking, the same amount money earned from stock has the less ripple effect.

The conclusion, money sometimes don’t represent all the value of a person, a piece of work.

Following this thought path, sometimes, how much money you earned in your work don’t necessary represent your true value.

The same amount of money, different value.