In a world often ruled by others’ judgments, a father’s gift to his daughter offers a timeless lesson.
He said, “You’ve graduated with honors. Here’s a car I bought long ago. Before I give it to you, take it to the used car lot and ask how much they’d offer.” She did, and they offered $1,000 because it looked worn out.He then said, “Go to the pawn shop.” They offered $100 for the old car.
Finally, he asked her to visit a car club. She returned excited, saying, “Some at the club offered $100,000 because it’s a Nissan Skyline R34, a highly desired classic.”
Her father said, “The right place will value you properly.”
The moral: True value isn’t always obvious, and how we’re treated often reflects how we’re perceived. The story reminds us to seek places and relationships where we are appreciated and to not let others’ opinions define our self-worth
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