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What does it mean?
The reward matches the currency or value given.
In plain terms
You get what you pay for.
What can you take from it?
Outcomes reflect inputs.

Where it applies

  • negotiations
  • investments
  • effort

Putting it to work

  • assess value
  • align expectations
  • offer fairly

Questions to consider

  • What are you offering?
  • What do you expect back?

Another view

Sometimes external factors distort the exchange.

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