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The Economics of Self-Respect

At first glance, the title might seem odd. What does something as abstract as self-respect have to do with economics? But if you’ve ever stood in a market, holding two different vegetables of the same price, you’ve already experienced the answer. Imagine you go to the market every day and buy the same things — some carrots and soya, costing ₹100. One day, you see a perfectly fresh cauliflower, also priced at ₹100. It’s rare, not something you find every day. Even though you’d get more quantity with the usual items, you pause. Most people would. Despite offering less in terms of volume, the cauliflower feels more valuable — simply because it’s rare. This isn’t just a matter of preference. It’s human psychology. We’re drawn to what’s uncommon. What’s not easily available feels more precious. This principle applies not just in markets, but in life. In our interactions, our relationships, and especially in the way we carry ourselves. Self-respect works in the same way. When you make you...
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I have a better Choice than you ! handling Rejections

  Have you faced any rejection? If yes, then congratulations, you have started your life. If your answer is no, then you just have to wait; you are in the line. Once, in a TV interview with a successful businessman, the interviewer asked a familiar question: "What is your secret behind your success? What advice do you like to give for the future generation?" He smiled and countered with another question, "Is this your first time in an interview session?" She replied, "I have done some interviews with celebrities, but this is my first interview with someone like you." He smiled again, and she repeated the question. This time, he stood up from his chair and walked out of the studio, leaving everyone confused. The interviewer was worried; her face suddenly felt gloomy. After the show, the head came towards the interviewer and asked if she had asked any wrong questions. She replied, "No, I have not. I just asked what the secret to his success was. Maybe h...
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"Breaking the Stigma: Nurturing Mental Health for a Resilient Society"

Let me start with a real life story there was a man named Ram who valued his family dearly. Every day, he diligently went to work and performed his job with utmost precision. He served as a shining example for others in his office. One unfortunate day, a new manager arrived and immediately started blaming Ram for mistakes that were not his own doing. Despite enduring this unjust treatment, Ram remained resilient until he finally decided to resign from his job. He returned home and confided in his wife, who remained silent upon hearing his troubles. Determined to find a new job, Ram embarked on a job search, but he struggled to find a suitable position. As his frustration grew, his wife began blaming him for quitting his previous job. Her unkind words deeply saddened and disappointed Ram, causing him to dwell on his situation. Financial difficulties soon arose, leading him to borrow money from others just to get by. Both his family and neighbors started casting blame upon him, worsening...
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The psychological factors that influence financial decision-making within relationships.

“We all have values that guide our lives, shaping the decisions we make. However, when it comes to relationships, we often find ourselves compromising those values. The importance we place on our relationships often surpasses our personal values, as we navigate the complexities of societal expectations and customs. Within society, financial stability and social recognition hold significant weight. This societal pressure affects our decision-making, as we grapple with the psychological factors that influence our relationship with money. The choices we make within relationships can have far-reaching consequences, impacting the success or failure of these connections. To foster healthier financial decision-making within relationships, self-awareness and introspection are essential. By understanding our values, fears, and aspirations, we gain clarity in aligning our financial choices with our true selves. This self-reflection allows us to identify conflicting beliefs that may hinder our fi...
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