Grant Cardone Sacrifice Essay

Grant Cardone, author of "Be Obsessed or be Average," and the owner of a $500-million real estate empire, used to play golf more than three times a week and had become entitled with his successes during games, which led him to a poor family life and decline in his social status. For his own success, he gave up his biggest hobby, and led himself to being the successful man that he is today. Although his story wasn't about sacrifice for others, he still gave up an important part of his life so he could try to succeed. Cardone recognized that change was necessary, and decided it would be of the hobby that he enjoyed so much. Eventually, after finding success, he noticed the value in the struggle of his sacrifice. As a society, humans mature and grow up knowing that different types of sacrifices are crucial, and

over time, notice greater value in them and recognize when they are required. 

Sacrifice can be made in a few different ways.

Time sacrifice can be made by doing any type of service for someone else. Whether it be taking the time to cook a meal for someone, or even helping a lonely stranger by talking to them, anything helps. Additionally, the sacrifice of someone's time is immense, especially with people constantly rushing around nowadays. Likewise, the sacrifice of energy can be important for the wellbeing of others, especially those that you care about. Humans only have a finite amount of energy, so giving it up to someone else, like watching a friend's child for a few hours so they can have some rest/alone time, is usually extremely welcomed. Another sacrifice that can be made is through giving others money. If someone has enough to give, it's always appreciated when one donates to an organization or even someone in their own life who is short on cash. One last type of sacrifice is a sacrifice of comfort. An example of this could be giving up your seat for someone who needs it more on public transport, or even giving up a damaging hobby for your own gain. The different types of sacrifice are crucial to the result that comes from

them.

Just like how Grant Cardone saw the effects of his sacrifice, there are a few ways that we can find value in giving up the extras in our life. One of these is achievement, similar to Cardone's. Through achievements, one can see how far they have come. Similarly, another effect of sacrifice are results. Through these results, there is a visible sign that you achieved something and either helped yourself or someone else for good. Another thing that can come out of sacrifice is satisfaction or a feeling of fulfillment. Usually, after giving up time, money, energy, comfort, etc. for someone else, people feel a sense of gratification for doing something typically considered "good." One last effect of giving things up are improved relationships with others. When you do something nice for someone, they tend to remember that you did something for them, thus building friendships and improving your image with other people. Although the effects of sacrifice seem entirely positive, there are some times when it isn't appropriate. 

There are more instances where sacrifice is welcomed than when it is discouraged. One of those times is when you feel that you can help. When you see someone that is struggling, or in need, and you know hat something you can sacrifice would help someone else, it would be a good time to do it. Another time is when you feel obligated, such as at a time that you see something that you know you probably need, but someone else needs it more. One more need for sacrifice is when you care about someone, because it can heighten a relationship and also make them feel more loved by you. The last reason for sacrifice is when you have a goal. Sacrifice should be seen as a tool to help others, although it can be useful in reasons for yourself as well, such as in Cardone's case.

Although different types of sacrifices come as a second nature, people recognize value in them and know the times that they're needed. The result of the types of sacrifice made can be used to define value within them. Even so, sometimes, self sacrifice is not necessarily welcomed. In my opinion, sacrifice is all about caring for people. Even if that person is ourselves, we sacrifice things because we care about ourselves and want to improve ourselves.