Make an effort to gain rewards

Reasonable rules and systems can restrain the evil thoughts of human nature and inspire positive intentions.

      The same person may give guidance freely within a community but show utmost respect to their leaders. This is because they understand that being disrespectful to leaders would harm them.

      Humans are inherently pragmatic creatures, seeking gains and avoiding harm.

      You may think that offering free contributions will only fuel the malicious side of human nature, leading to a worse outcome instead of a better one.

      On the contrary, paying serves as a filter. It selects and cultivates individuals who embrace the belief that one must give before receiving.

      When you desire something valuable, you shouldn't wait for it to fall from the sky or rely on the kindness of a benevolent deity.

      Instead, you should contribute value earnestly and exchange it for something of equal worth. This is the righteous path in the human world.

      Moreover, it demonstrates your respect for value and for those who possess it.

      This respect signifies that you are a grateful person who understands the rules of the world. You know how to distribute benefits and concessions, encouraging more people to support you and attracting scarce resources.

      You incur costs, driven by your innate instinct to seek gains and avoid harm. You want to recoup your investments, which motivates you to read carefully, absorbing knowledge into your mind.

      By incurring costs, I create the need for returns. To obtain those returns, I must discipline my behavior, increasing the likelihood of greater benefits.

      Thus, I create a positive feedback loop for myself.

      This is the "money talk" that restrains and guides those who pay.

      However, "money talk" also restrains and guides those who receive payment. When someone who believes in "equivalent exchange" receives money, they understand the responsibility and commitment it entails.

      I must strive to provide better products, ensuring that the value I offer matches the money I receive. If I'm not worthy, my customers will leave, and I won't be able to sustain my income.

      Driven by the instinct to seek gains and avoid harm, you have the motivation to do things well, providing more value to those who spend money on you.

      What is the objective result? You genuinely provide everyone with better products, creating "value" that satisfies both parties.

      Therefore, there is no shame in discussing money. "Money" is the measure of value and serves as both an incentive and constraint on human nature.

      Whether you sell products or work as an employee, do not hesitate to openly and confidently discuss money.

      "Money" reflects your value. Use it to filter potential trade partners who believe in "reciprocal exchange" rather than values such as bullying or freeloading.

      Become a co-creator of value rather than a destroyer of it, or allowing others to destroy it.