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The importance of knowing your value

10 Feb 2023 · 1 min

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In this brief, solo monologue, speaker Colvay emphasizes the necessity of recognizing and asserting one's personal and professional value. He argues that collaborations should be built on tangible investment—such as payment or reciprocal effort—rather than on free gestures like likes, comments, or goodwill. While he acknowledges that negotiation and willingness to work are possible, he draws a firm line against compromising one's worth or allowing others to take advantage. The tone is conversational and motivational, urging listeners to demand fair compensation and to protect their value in any partnership.

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Look, friend, I have value. I know my value. And if you would like to work with me, if you would like to collaborate with me, I'm gonna need you to invest in that value. Are you hearing what I'm saying to you? I can't build on free. I can't build on likes. I can't build on comments. That's all well and good, and I appreciate those things, but we need to build on value. Investment. Don't compromise your value. Are you able, are you willing to negotiate? Sure. Are you able and willing to work with the person? Sure. But if someone that you feel is just trying to take advantage of you over the situation, ship— no, bruh. Compromise value, we're not for that. It's your boy, Colvay. I love you, I appreciate you, and until the next time, you already know what it is. Boosh!