Are you sure it’s valuable?

Rarity doesn't equal value.

We tell ourselves that achieving something difficult or rare will make us valuable. But our worth isn't tied to what we get— it's already there, waiting to be remembered. And often, we only remember this after we have sacrificed so much to get somewhere we didn’t need to go.

If you're going to chase something rare, make sure it's actually worth your time. Want it if you choose, but remember: you don't need it to be enough.

What if you chose from a place of contribution rather than from a place of proving?