We humans are minimalists. We like to get all that we can for the least amount of effort. The idea of getting something for nothing implies that the thing is free. But that is the extreme. We are usually willing to give something for something; we just want to give less than we get. This issue is due to greed and self-interest. Why pay full price when you can find a discount? Why work harder when you will get paid the same? Why pay a tip when it’s not required? These questions relate to the idea of getting more for less.
Something for nothing isn’t only a selfish idea. It could be directly related to efficiency. A business will try to get the same revenues or better while constantly working on cutting costs. This cost cutting isn’t dishonest or cruel; it’s efficient. The phrase something for nothing has a negative connotation. But using the idea can actually help in being more productive without producing waste. We would all like to be more efficient in our lives, but we also need to use good judgment and protect our integrity.
In contrast is the idea of giving a lot and wanting the least. I’m not talking about charity, I mean college education. So many students pay a full tuition, but they want to put forth the least amount of effort to get through. There is great opportunity in education, but the students minimize the knowledge they gain.
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