Filling Your Tool Belt

FABLES FOR OUR GRANDCHILDREN
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Here’s how our society works. It generally rewards two things: full tool belts and rare tools. 

The more tools you have, the more problems you can fix. Your ability to fix problems is one part of the equation that determines your value to the world. 

The second part of that calculus is the rarity of your tools.  If my problem is getting my lawn mowed, that skill is hanging on a lot of tool belts.  If I need my heart valve replaced, not so much. The rare tools are more highly valued. 

You should understand the rules of this game so you can tell if you are undervaluing or overvaluing your skills. Although you should understand it, don’t play it.

I love you,
Granny

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