Ever noticed how some people only recognize your value when you’re no longer within their reach? It’s a hard truth, but it happens often. We bring ideas, effort, and heart to a table, assuming it’s seen and appreciated. But sometimes, familiarity makes others blind to the brilliance you quietly bring every day.
Then one day, you move—maybe to a new role, a new circle, or a new opportunity—and suddenly, the same qualities they overlooked now seem extraordinary when viewed from the outside. Why? Because distance creates perspective.
Here’s the thing: your worth is not tied to the table you sit at. It’s in your skills, your integrity, your creativity, and the energy you bring wherever you go. If someone fails to see it now, that doesn’t diminish it. It just means the right table is still waiting.
So don’t shrink yourself to fit where you’re not valued. Don’t dim your light hoping someone will notice. Move with confidence, knowing that the right people—the ones who truly appreciate your presence—won’t need you to leave before they recognize your value.
Sometimes, the most empowering thing you can do is choose a different table!
Kenrick Vaz 