Net Worth Tracker
We need to start being honest with ourselves about the role of wealth in our society. Affluence has never been more valuable — both in terms of monetary value and general esteem. How much of our sense of self-worth is based on our material wealth? The more you make, the less your worth equals. The poor can be just as talented and diligent as the super-rich.
But let's not forget that childcare workers, teachers, nurses — and plenty of other workers — also bring skills and strong work ethics to their respective fields. And their incomes generally don't reflect that. Why are some jobs valued more?
StarStatWhen a celebrity's name is attached to a particular product, it can propel the product to huge heights of popularity. The idea that "teachers can't generate as much value as an Olympic runner" is patently absurd. Not only do famous athletes, including track stars such as Usain Bolt and tennis stars such as Serena Williams, pose with products for publicity shots, but they also discuss them at press conferences and in hugely popular TV shows.
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