Bhavin Shukla

In high school, you might have come across the concept of “proportionality,” i.e., directly proportional and inversely proportional.

Directly Proportional

Weight is directly proportional to the amount of food we consume. The more we eat, the more the gain will be in our weight.

An increase in food intake increases the weight – directly proportional.

Inversely Proportional

If a task can be done by one person in five days, by increasing the number of workers, the number of days will be reduced; i.e., by involving more people to do the same piece of work, it will require less time to complete the task.

An increase in the number of people decreases the duration- inversely proportional.

Scarcity

Items and opportunities become more desirable as they become less available. Highlighting the scarcity of a product or opportunity can increase its perceived value.

Scarcity is directly proportional to the value. The increase in scarcity increases the demand and, in effect, increases the value.

In Short

Don’t make yourself easily available, as your value might go under the sink. Use your time wisely and do not make yourself available all the time; it’s good to say, “No, I’m not available.”

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