Over 1000 people passed by a violinist on a subway, Washington DC. About seven or eight stopped to listen to him. One recognized him. 

He played for 45 minutes and collected about $32 in tips from 27 passersby. Including $20 from the one who recognized him. 

The violinist was Joshua Bell, one of the best musicians in the world.

He played one of the most intricate pieces ever written on a violin, worth 3.5 million dollars.

Just days before he was on the subway, Joshua Bell sold out a Boston theater. The seats averaged about $100 each.

What does this experiment prove?

Talent is so often overlooked and undervalued.

There are talented people everywhere who aren’t receiving the recognition and reward they deserve. Once they remove themselves from a nonproductive environment, they thrive and grow.

Value addition is more important for one’s survival.

Listen to the gut feeling that says where you belong to. Go where your worth is appreciated and valued.

Know Your Worth.