The 365 Commitment

Day 158 – What is really valuable

You have heard this point before, but listening to a book by Ray Dalio he expressed the concept that you cannot really value the pursuit of money. The reason is that money by itself has no value. What is valuable is what the money can obtain for you. The other challenge is that the really valuable things in life – money cannot buy. So there you have it. Money is not the answer to your problems.

That is hard to conceive when you are struggling to make ends meet, or to buy something you want and really hard when you do not have enough money to handle your basic living expenses. However, the pursuit of money is effectively pursuing something with no intrinsic value. So what do you really value?

I am inclined to position the concept of great relationships. Relationships that have a mutual benefit to both parties. Friendships probably take a life time to build and the best ones are those that weather the test of time and trial. A colleague of mine pointed out yesterday, that he had heard the secret to success is simply to have five really good relationships with influential people.

Considering that concept – I am woefully behind! I have a few relationships that I treasure, people that I call friends. Interestingly enough, you never know when these relationships are going to come about. They can be found in surprising locations and in strange circumstances. I met my best friend in small hotel room party in Santa Rosa, California – had no idea when that day started that I would meet a kindred soul that I would know my entire life.

The point is that you have to meet people, lots of them. You have to reach out to them and have conversations. Take risks, be honest, be forthcoming and transparent and discovery what other people think. Stop posturing and be genuine in your approach. You never know when you might meet the next person that will have the greatest influence on your life.

Guy Reams (158)
365 Member

Subscribe
Notify of
guest
0 Comments
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
Share the Post:

Recent Blogs

Day 328 – Would You Trust Your Brain?

The author explores the idea of copying a human brain into an AI and questions the trustworthiness of such an AI, highlighting human biases and limitations. The piece argues that AI excels in repetitive tasks and factual recall but will never truly think like a human. It also delves into the author’s personal frustration with an AI agent, revealing that the frustration stemmed from their own inadequacy and unwillingness to plan, rather than the AI’s limitations. The author concludes by suggesting that AI’s “flaws” often reflect human tendencies and a lack of clarity in communication.

Read More

Day 327 – We Need God

This article explores the practical necessity of a concept of God, regardless of personal belief in a literal deity. It argues that humans need a higher, fixed point of reference to establish values, prevent self-serving rationalizations, and guide their aspirations beyond immediate desires and worldly pursuits.

Read More

Day 326 – Small Things Do Not Automatically Compound

This article explores the idea that while small, consistent actions are powerful, they don’t automatically compound into significant results. It emphasizes that mindful repetition, reflection, and adjusting the process are crucial to ensure habits remain effective and aligned with their original purpose.

Read More

Day 325 – All Loops Require Supervision

The author shares two anecdotes—an AI system stuck in a loop and a sprinkler system with a hidden leak—to illustrate the critical need for supervision, even in automated processes. The core message is that automation reduces mental load but doesn’t absolve us of the responsibility to monitor systems and routines to ensure they continue to serve their intended purpose and don’t cause unforeseen harm.

Read More
0
Would love your thoughts, please comment.x
()
x