The Hidden Secret of Knowing Your Life Worth π
βWhat is my life worth?β At Scarborough Divorce Lawyers, we hear this question a lot with clients -- this questions haunts us everyday, yet the answer is simple. They say a picture is worth 1000 words, however, a great story can inspire 1000s of people to make one simple change β one simple change to shift their mindset β one simple change that causes a seismic shift in perception. I recently read an inspiring story that shows a simple way of knowing your life worth, and I would like to share this story with you . . . /* Begin Inspiring Story . . . One day, a boy approached his father and asked, βWhat is my life worth?ββ The father handed his son a small stone and replied, βTake this stone to the market. If anyone asks the price, raise two fingers and donβt say anything.ββ The boy did as he was told and went to the market. An old woman approached him and asked, βHow much is that rock? I want it for my garden.ββ The boy held up two fingers, to which the woman replied, β$2? Iβll take it.ββ Before she could complete the deal, the boy turned and ran home to tell his father what had happened. β His father nodded and said, βOk, now take the stone to the museum. If anyone asks the price, raise two fingers and donβt say anything.ββ The boy did as he was told and went to the museum. A man in a suit approached him and asked, βHow much is that stone? I want it for my home.ββ The boy held up two fingers, to which the man replied, β$200? Iβll take it.ββ Before he could complete the deal, the boy turned and ran home to tell his father what had happened.β His father nodded and said, βOk, now take the stone to the precious gem store. If the owner asks the price, raise two fingers and donβt say anything.ββ The boy did as he was told and went to the stone store. The owner of the store approached him and asked, βWhere did you find that rare stone? I have been looking for it my entire life. How much will you sell it for?ββ The boy held up two fingers, to which the man replied, β$20,000? Iβll take it.ββ