In economics, we usually think of capital as physical assets used to produce goods or services (for example, machinery or factories).

But humans also earn capital when they pursue education or training that increases their employability and makes them more valuable to employers. In this week’s Strayer Talk, Nicole Lapin shared her insight into recognizing your own value in the world.

Please write a few sentences describing a situation where you (or someone you know) has used their problem solving skill or agility skill to increase their human capital in order to get a better job or earn more income.