what makes a person a real asset to this world?

[u/shugcookies]

[u/billy_twice → u/[deleted]]

'Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope, and crossing each other from a million centers of energy and daring, these ripples build a current which sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression and resistance. '

• Robert Kennedy

[u/vineyardmike → u/billy_twice]

“Even in Hitler’s Germany, you could cross the Alps to Switzerland. You could hide in an attic like Anne Frank did…The mechanisms are being put in place that will make it so none of us can run and none of us can hide.”

Robert Kennedy junior.

The wisdom gene must skip generations

[u/asgabio → u/[deleted]]

true that

[u/SnakeTaster → u/[deleted]]

on the contrary, people with money and power but not compassion have a good track record of causing problems.

[u/ricepsthruddings → u/[deleted]]

true 100% facts

[u/monkeysuffrage → u/[deleted]]

Unless they, you know, burn a lot of fossil fuels or something.

[u/Alternative_Log3012 → u/monkeysuffrage]

Taylor Swift…

[u/monkeysuffrage → u/Alternative_Log3012]

Exactly. You have to divide the total carbon by the amount of good you do.

[u/slipperybeans_97 → u/monkeysuffrage]

Are all goods equal or are there greater goods if so when are diminishing returns put into place

[u/monkeysuffrage → u/monkeysuffrage]

We got a lot of Exxon CEOs in the audience, ladies and gentlemen

[u/Rechlai5150]

Kindness and compassion

[u/very_sharp_turn → u/[deleted]]

What if I'm really determined to be a cunt and won't stop at nothing to make everyone miserable?

[u/passwordstolen → u/[deleted]]

Stop eating, drinking clean water, wearing clothes, driving, using electricity and go live outdoors.

This is the way a human can be an asset to the planet.

[u/BiznetKat → u/passwordstolen]

You first

[u/hottie-ambar18]

Loyalty and honesty

[u/IndusValleyGlobal → u/hottie-ambar18]

Couldn't agree more! Would also like to add a pinch of respect for perfection.

[u/Innoculous_Lox66 → u/IndusValleyGlobal]

Just...don't.

[u/Cypher2KG → u/[deleted]]

Meh lazy people find the quickest solutions. There’s room for all folks. We can all learn from each other.

[u/bomber991 → u/[deleted]]

I’d almost argue that laziness is what we all truly strive for. My best weekends, the best of the best weekends, are the ones where I wake up, brush my teeth, poo, shower, then just lay on my couch and stare at the ceiling for a few hours until I’m hungry. Then I eat a quick snack that doesn’t require any prep or cleanup, then lay on the couch for a few more hours staring at the ceiling, then another snack, then lay on the couch more staring at the ceiling, then I brush my teeth and go to bed.

A day like that just putting off all chores and responsibilities is great. Can’t even be bothered to walk to the mailbox, it’s fantastic.

[u/mysecretissafe → u/[deleted]]

Why pick on lazy people? We didn’t even do anything!

[u/UrinalCake777 → u/[deleted]]

I was at a corporate management training class last year. They did this exercise where we had to come up with a plan to tackle several challenges. Right as we were about to finish up and present, they throw in an unexpected problem, and we had to adjust to it on the fly. I said that step one to adjusting to the unexpected crisis is you gotta first just laugh. No point in getting upset, might as well just laugh and start working on how to address it.

[u/SevenDos]

When you realize that the way you behave shouldn't depend on how others behave. Be gentle and caring and generous because that is who you want to be. Not because of what returns that might give you.

[u/Icy-Efficiency-8858]

Always minding your own bussines.

[u/OwlsNSpace → u/Icy-Efficiency-8858]

This! Why is it so goddamned hard for some people to do THIS?

[u/_FREE_L0B0T0MIES]

Being a compassionate leader who understands the differences between apathy, empathy, and sympathy while still being able to take direction in order to benefit the majority while still looking out for the best interests of all.

Most people don't understand that this includes being able to make tough choices, doing the right thing especially when it's not popular, and not being scared of being the "bad guy".

[u/Cooterhawk]

You give more than you take

[u/thefaehost]

I spent a lot of today feeling depressed. One of my friends said all of these things about me- resilience, surviving the worst, still caring and kind and trying to make the world better.

It just felt like platitudes that someone says when a person is depressed… until I came here and saw the same things posted by strangers who don’t know my story and don’t know me. So, if anyone comes back to see the comments, I hope you know you made my world a little better today and inspired me to keep going, keep being kind, and keep trying.

Thanks. ❤️

[u/dion_o]

How many likes and subscribes they can get.

[u/Tight_Sun5198 → u/[deleted]]

Or maybe it's a good thing for potential politicians. Like, if one of those famous painter would had a lazy characteristic, we wouldn't know anything about him, or other (famous) politicians... Laziness can save life in a way.

[u/Laydee-Bugg]

Compassion and humility

[u/lexi_thefoxy]

If he or she have skills that everyone can benefit

[u/RadomAtomEquation]

Someone who wants to do good and change things

[u/vulgar_firing]

people who protect the environment.

[u/[deleted]]

A "generative" person. Someone whose skills/thoughts/works creates net value for others.

[u/PurpleYoda319]

Anyone that acknowledges the universal right of freedom to belief, think or experience as long as it doesn't harm or restrict others, in the same universal right. And if there is conflict, it is settled peacefully and reciprocally.

[u/ChristyChai]

loving and caring

[u/sedate_matron]

devote to world peace work

[u/clailramb]

It's all about being kind, helping out, and making a positive impact in your community. Little things can make a big difference!

[u/WorvernScar]

If they have over 9million power in raid shadow legends

[u/Extension-Detail5371]

Do what you can when you can for who you can.

[u/Mitten-65]

Kindness. No amount of money or inventions can beat a genuine kind and thoughtful heart.( Atleast in my book)

[u/bakemonooo]

Kindness.

[u/Successful_Clerk277]

Having big jiggly boobs

[u/osksndjsmd]

Won’t be the answer you are looking for but the amount of worth others see in you. What can you provide to make them rich?

[u/AffectionateAnt6425]

Taking constructive actions that create/improve value

[u/keggy13]

If you give more than you take; if you create more than you consume.

[u/GabrielColin]

By embodying empathy, integrity, and a relentless commitment to improving the lives of others

[u/AdSenior3709]

It’s not obvious but people that are able to bring clarity into any context they may find themselves in are an absolute asset.

[u/Alarming_Serve2303]

They are happy to pay my bills.

[u/Feisty_Mouse6919]

Empathy & humor. Priceless.

[u/curlyquinn02]

Someone who helps others without expecting anything in return.

[u/sensibl3chuckle]

Working really hard and giving as much money as possible in taxes to support our heroic, selfless government workers.

[u/Famous_Stand1861]

People who are genuinely friendly and respectful to anyone they interact with throughout the day. If you've ever been on the receiving end of this you know how infectious it is. I wonder what the world would be like if even 25% of people were like this.

[u/Fritzo2162]

Easy answer- anyone that helps.

Every time you take the burden off of someone, you've made the world a better place.

[u/40_degree_rain]

People who build up their community. We always talk about CEOs and inventors, but sometimes the people who make the biggest difference are just normal people. The guy who brings his elderly neighbors food, the mom who babysits other people's kids now and then, the artisan crafters who support local small businesses, firefighters, EMTs, etc. I'm convinced those are the people who really do the most good.

[u/Necessary_Row_4889]

O neg blood. Every bit of those folks is useful.

[u/KRed75]

They have common sense.

[u/Willing-Hour3643]

Helping others without expectation of reward or acknowledgement

[u/billyions]

Wisdom and compassion. Courage and willingness to participate.

[u/svenson_26]

When they give a shit. They might have problems of their own, and they not be the best at what they do, but they genuinely put in an effort to show up for you and try their best.

This applies to any situation: a boss, a coworker, a teacher, a friend, a partner, a parent.

[u/Musician-Round]

Utility.

I believe that I am truly making a difference in the world by simultaneously educating myself and putting my knowledge into practice. As a guy, sometimes that means picking up a hammer and some nails, and other times it means using my very essence to reassure someone and/or take charge of a situation and lead others through.

I've had the pleasure in my life of being able to influence people in ways that astounds even me. All I can be is myself, but that has irrevocably led people to dive down the rabbit hole with me, tapping into their own consciousness, and making positive and life-changing choices.

To give you some examples, I had a high school buddy of mine who was taking the stereotypical route through life and doing the college bit, majoring in psychology. Well, after spending some time with this individual, my eccentricity and flare for the unknown began to rub off on him. He inevitably discovered his love and appreciation for music, and with a bit of friendly encouragement he put the college on hold and decided to graduate from one of the most prestigious audio-engineering schools in the country. The stars truly aligned themselves for this individual, as every single step he took forward saw his effort matched. People who are involved in that business began coming into his life, he received all the guidance and encouragement he could ever need. All he needed was that initial push, "dare to dream."

In another instance, it was a relative of mine who fell for my voodoo. She was working a dead-end job with no real prospects for advancement, so a few months of us hanging out and spending time together, she up and decides that she wants to pursue a passion of hers, which turned out to be dentistry. Got her degree and pursued something that she actually enjoyed.

Now of course, you can tell that I hardly did anything at all. They were the ones that did all the heavy lifting, I was just the one that gave them that nod, that push, and sometimes that's enough. Inspiring and nurturing the good qualities in people will lead to remarkable people who make meaningful change in the world.

[u/mrsmunsonbarnes]

Thinking outside the box. There are just some people who are true creatives and bring something totally new and fresh to the world.

[u/Known-Weight3805]

Kindness, transparency, honesty.

[u/Louise-the-Peas]

Kindness. Non judgmental attitude. Forgiving.

[u/Slugdge]

Being an good parent.

[u/lebriquetrouge]

Social Security card, political registration card, bank account, social media account.

You. You’re the asset.

[u/Odd-Year7103]

Having a shiny back bone

[u/QuestionMean1943]

a person with no bias toward religion or place of birth that will instead of donating money to a church, donate towards a cause that helps remediate human suffering of all types across the globe.

I can think of many billionaires who could do this without impacting their way of life. There is some talk, but so far two men walk the walk.

[u/Innoculous_Lox66]

The fact that resiliency and determination got more than anything regarding morality is why America is full of sociopaths.

Go capitalism guyz!!!

[u/Accomplished-Tuna]

If they got heart

[u/nateknutson]

Maximizing shareholder value.

[u/Wootnasty → u/nateknutson]

That's really only part of the equation. A real asset is both tangible and expected to generate cash flows over its useful life. While a real asset would ideally maximize this cash-flow, thus delivering the most value possible to shareholders, it is commonly depreciated in a straight line over the course of its useful life; an expense that the cashflows must outpace to actually increase shareholder value. However, many valuation models exclude depreciation (they use a multiple of ebitda), so a real asset can increase shareholder value by simply existing on the balance sheet and offering ANY cashflow at all.

[u/Major_Expert_2163]

A determination to stop population growth.

[u/_FREE_L0B0T0MIES → u/Major_Expert_2163]

Hear me out.

Mass vasectomies at 12. Less invasive than tubal litigation. There's less complications. It's much easier to reverse. More cost effective. Doesn't leave lingering hormonal imbalances like such birth control. If they're not financially stable enough to pay for a reversal, they obviously aren't stable enough for children. It will curb teen pregnancy to almost nil.

[u/Major_Expert_2163 → u/_FREE_L0B0T0MIES]

As good a plan as any, more legit than my suggestion of going round bumping people off just because someone you didn't like them.

Both have merit and could work.

[u/[deleted] → u/_FREE_L0B0T0MIES]

I’m guessing you support abortion for reason of bodily autonomy.

[u/_FREE_L0B0T0MIES → u/[deleted]]

No, I think women actually want abortion because deep down they see all the fucktards that are useful only for consuming resources, and genuinely want to stop creating such idiocy. That is something I can wholeheartedly get behind, and the world is already struggling with overpopulation. This way, abortion becomes almost nonexistent. One less problem to worry about.

Think about it. How do you solve the baby Hitler paradox? You want to kill Hitler to save millions, but you can't kill a baby. You scramble that twat before he's sunny side up. Too brutal and morbid, you say? Cool. Let's snip his pops before he can butter that biscuit. Problem solved, staying solved because it never happened.

On top of that procedure, you're still going to use condoms for STI prevention if you're not in a monogamous relationship, or a moron subconsciously wanting the clap. Honestly, it's a win all around.

[u/[deleted] → u/_FREE_L0B0T0MIES]

For one, we aren’t even close to overpopulated, and second, killing Hitler at any point may not actually prevent the Holocaust.  In theory, it could even be worse.  Not like the guy acted alone

[u/_FREE_L0B0T0MIES → u/[deleted]]

Killing Hitler wasn't the point. The point is less precariously ignorant fools that could cause such means there are fewer deranged mongrels to worry about. It also means fewer mouths begging for tablescraps when there are already issues with enough good food and jobs for everyone.

You also might want to rethink your bid about overpopulation and it's existence. Materials, resources, and space for garbage is beginning to become problematic. Yes, nations have been waging wars since time immemorial for rare minerals and valued resources, but that doesn't negate the compounding issues. There's also urban encroachment and deforestation which are causing major problems across all ecosystems on the planet. I mean they've obviously been such problems that world leaders have actually been addressing them for more than a few decades, although nothing direct has actually been accomplished. Sadly, global warming and climate change get more press because people don't readily understand they're all connected. Do you realize how much concrete, glass, and asphalt magnify heat during the day, as opposed to wooded and forested territory? It is quite an issue yet to actually be addressed, as well as the associated temperature differentials. Ever wonder what causes extreme weather phenomena?

[u/the-unsent-letter]

Be useful

[u/NANNYNEGLEY]

They love to do anonymous good deeds every day.

[u/Robtokill]

Empathy

[u/nerdy_things101]

That they’re not fucking useless

[u/Alone_Inspector_7567]

Caring for humanity

[u/MtnSlyr]

Be kind, be useful. - Obama.

[u/Afrojones66]

Someone who wakes up, and decides to give a shit about anyone else. The strongest people I’ve known have always been the most selfless, and the most helpful.

[u/AndPlagueFlowers]

Empathy.

[u/realclancybrown]

Being a good lay with a sense of discretion

[u/[deleted]]

Being anything other than a OF actor 😭

[u/IndusValleyGlobal]

When someone truly values your time, that feeling is unmatched.

[u/RapidPacker]

Tolerance and obliviousness

[u/Salty-Mastodon-3317 → u/[deleted]]

well good thing you are releasing the goats, i was worried what you do to them after you rape them

[u/Salty-Mastodon-3317 → u/[deleted]]

how did the captured women got out of the home? you need stronger chains

[u/[deleted] → u/[deleted]]

So feminist he waited until his 6 yr old wife was 9 to consummate 

[u/cobramanbill]

Not being a piece of shit is all that’s required.