Cheap People Rob Your Self-Worth
Cheap People will drive the economy down if you let them. They will rob every bit of your self-respect, and it's like selling a little of your soul. May I suggest, "Don't do it!" They will also take advantage of businesses during tough times, only making matters worse. The way to bring the economy back up is by everyone spending a little. People do the opposite, hoard their money, and even nickel and dime everyone to get what they want, with an entitlement attitude. The unfortunate realm of entitlement and a "Don't hurt my feelings" culture, is where they live.
Photographer: Tamarah Ellen
As business owners and as American citizens, we can dictate our economy. Don't sell yourself short. Never cut your prices; instead, give more value. The minute you succumb to cheap people, they will take more and more. You will plummet your business and sell your soul. Give them an inch, and they will take a mile.
Hollywood is a perfect example of selling one's soul.
To what extent will you sell your self-respect? Loving yourself is a part of owning a business. The predators are out there and love praying on businesses during a struggling economy.
The minute you give in, you've lost your edge, as well as your self-respect. I would rather wait for clients who respect and value my worth than give in to cheap people. The problem with cheap people is once they have you, you will never get anything out of them, such as referrals, and if they do, they will be people just like them.
Decide your worth versus others deciding it for you. Command respect, and you will get it. Cheap people will never put food on your table. They will not build your business but instead destroy it. In this age of entitlement, refusing to cater to it is the only way to stop it. Unfortunately, many people are enabling entitlement today. They don't want to hurt anyone's feelings. It's great to be a giver, but beware of who you give to. As I mentioned, giving more value is better than cutting your prices.
We Are Not Caterers
I won't cater to entitlement. I have struggled too long to tolerate it, and I have worked hard through the toughest of times to continue to overcome. When I started modeling at a young age, I worked hard at building my portfolio. I had a job at sixteen years old and have worked ever since. I had a strong passion for fashion and loved designer fashion. I remember when I bought my first designer jeans by Calvin Klein and paid over $50.00 for them. Back then, that was a lot, and I was so proud of those jeans, because I worked for them, saved, and bought them myself. I built my portfolio by hiring various photographers, paying them, buying prints, and then building a portfolio. I signed with my first agency, and I was proud of the portfolio I had created. I never expected the photographers to photograph me for free. When we work hard for something, we greatly appreciate our results and develop self-respect for others and ourselves.
You will never develop character by expecting something for nothing. You will never become a leader, either. Humility is one of the greatest teachers of humanity, and until you learn to be respectful, you will never gain respect from others.
I have always been a giver throughout my life. I have learned to be wary of whom I am giving to. It did take me a while. It can be a hard lesson, but when I see someone working hard, respecting me, and valuing my worth, I am willing to work harder for that person. I don't do well with people of entitlement. I hold out for those who are more deserving of my time.
Self Respect is Our Priority
Make it your priority to respect yourself and work harder on yourself than you do your business, and life will begin to change. You will attract better people, opportunities, friends, and more fun. When we work on our personal development, we no longer cater to those who do not deserve us, and we better understand why we are here and on our journey. Cheap people are a great reminder of who not to be. We develop integrity and self-respect over time, so don't expect it from cheap people and takers.
Photographer: Tamarah Ellen
The best gift you can give a young person today is to teach them the value of patience and hard work. Those two things will help them develop their integrity, and in turn, they will learn about respect.
"Honesty is a very expensive gift. Don't expect it from cheap people." Warren Buffett
For a better economy and thriving businesses, we must stand our ground together and say "no" to the takers of the world.
To your own success, rock it!
Tamarah Ellen
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