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Structure of Value: You Value What is Sacrificed For 

In the Game of Life, the most meaningful victories aren't won by chance or luck but by the strategies you choose and the sacrifices you make along the way. Let’s explore the importance of value and sacrifice, the difference between types of fun, and how your choices determine the outcomes of your journey. As you navigate your Game, remember that the challenges, the hard-earned victories, and the sacrifices you make shape who you become. Let’s dive into how overstanding value, sacrifice, and your path forward can help you play your Game to win.

You don't value anything that comes easy or free. The psychology behind why you often don't value things you receive for free can be attributed to several factors: 

Effort Justification: When you invest significant effort, time, or resources into achieving something, your mind tends to justify that effort by assigning higher value to the outcome. This is known as effort justification. You tend to attach greater importance to things you have worked hard for because you perceive them as more deserving of your attention, appreciation, and commitment.

Personal Investment: Sacrifice often involves personal investment, whether it be through the dedication of time, energy, or emotional commitment. When you sacrifice for something, it becomes deeply intertwined with your sense of self and identity. You value what you sacrifice for because it reflects your personal commitment, determination, and the significance you attribute to that particular goal or outcome.

Perceived Quality: There is a common belief that higher quality items or experiences come at a cost. When something is offered for free, it may be perceived as lower in quality or less desirable compared to a similar item or experience that comes with a price tag. You often associate value with monetary value and assume that things obtained for free must be of lower quality or have some hidden catch.

Sense of Achievement: Accomplishing something through sacrifice can provide a sense of achievement and fulfillment. The recognition of overcoming challenges, persevering through difficulties, and attaining desired goals enhances your perception of value. The sacrifices made along the way contribute to a sense of accomplishment and reinforce the significance you place on the outcome.

Psychological Investment: Sacrifices often involve foregoing immediate gratification or giving up something you desire in the present for the sake of future rewards or goals. This psychological investment creates a sense of anticipation, hope, and attachment to the desired outcome, leading you to value it more deeply.

Cognitive Dissonance: Cognitive dissonance plays a role as well. When you make sacrifices, you experience a dissonance between the effort you put in and the potential devaluation of the outcome. To resolve this dissonance, your mind emphasizes the value of what you sacrificed for, reinforcing your belief that it is worth the effort and validating your decision to sacrifice.

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