Personality development is a much-talked about topic in all strata. While some were encouraged from within to develop themselves; some were encouraged without - through advice from parents, teachers, employers and other persons in place of authoriy.

Two major things could be said to be the reason why one must develop himself. One is EFFECTIVENESS; and another is MONEY. So, the question (and the crux of the post) is: which of these two factors (reasons) should come first? What should really motivate a man/woman to develop him/her self: Money or Effectiveness?

By effectiveness here, I mean being effective in ones profession, relationship and in the society at large. I await your intelligent responses.

Personally, effectiveness comes first. Once you are very effective in what you do, your values increases. Money follows.

hemartins:
Personally, effectiveness comes first. Once you are very effective in what you do, your values increases. Money follows.

I hold this personally, too. I love to see myself being more effective and proficient in what I do. I can go miles to develop myself than to make cheap money. Give me money and I will thank you for once; but help me to develop myself and I will thank you forever.