Value is Perceptual
Value exists only in the mind of a perceiver. What something is worth depends on how the perceiver views it, not the giver.
The definitive framework
The 12 Laws of Value.
Value is perceived, exchanged and realized differently depending on the realm. These are the twelve laws as defined by Valuenomics creator Stephanie Davis.
Universal laws
Value is Positional
Value is shaped by a specific moment and situation. Change the context and the value can shift instantly.
Value is Polar
Value is recognized through contrast and difference. Without an opposite or absence, value is essentially meaningless.
Personal realm
Personal Value is Inherent
Personal value exists independently of opinion, outcome, or approval. It neither increases nor decreases based on external judgment.
Personal Value is Integrity Driven
Personal value is most fully experienced when life is lived in alignment with core values and purpose. Misalignment creates disconnection and doubt.
Personal Value is Influenced
One’s sense of personal value can be shaped by thoughts, emotions, and past experiences. Without awareness, distortions can feel like truth.
Relational realm
Relational Value is Tapestried
Relational value is made up of many interwoven layers. Emotional, social, ethical, and practical factors can all play a role at the same time.
Relational Value is Traded
Every relationship involves exchanging of value. What and how much is given and taken determines the shape and strength of the connection.
Relational Value is Tracked
Whether they realize it or not, people keep a running balance of the value exchanged in relationships. If too imbalanced, ties might be severed.
Financial realm
Financial Value is Revenue-Producing
People are willing to PAY for it. Without monetary exchange, the value isn't financial.
Financial Value is Rivaled
It is shaped by alternatives and competition. What others offer and what it is worth to "do nothing" influences how something is judged and priced.
Financial Value Is Realized
Perceived value is often sold and might even be paid on promise alone, but true financial value must be delivered, fulfilled, and confirmed.
Different realms have different rules.
Apply a market rule to your personal worth, or assume good intentions alone create value for another person, and confusion follows. Valuenomics helps make those distinctions visible.
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