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The Value of Beauty Framework

Pricing the priceless

Problem it solves

stagnant innovation

Best for

Artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs looking to understand the value of beauty

Not ideal for

Those who do not appreciate the arts

Overview

Why this framework exists

This framework explores the idea that beauty has a value that can be priced. It discusses how the arts, including dance, can provide a service that enriches people's lives and how this service can be compensated. The framework also touches on the concept of ritual and how it can create a sense of community and bonding among audience members.

Core principles

3 total
  1. Beauty has a value that can be priced.
  2. The arts, including dance, can provide a service that enriches people's lives.
  3. Ritual can create a sense of community and bonding among audience members.

Steps

3 steps
  1. Identify the value of beauty
    Determine what makes something beautiful and how it can be valued. Consider the impact of beauty on people's lives and how it can be used to create a sense of community and bonding.
    Pro tipConsider the concept of ritual and how it can be used to create a sense of community and bonding among audience members.
    WarningBe aware that the value of beauty can be subjective and may vary from person to person.
  2. Determine the price of beauty
    Consider the costs associated with creating and experiencing beauty, such as the cost of tickets to a dance performance or the cost of materials for a art piece. Determine a fair price for the value provided.
    Pro tipConsider the concept of supply and demand and how it can impact the price of beauty.
    WarningBe aware that the price of beauty can be influenced by external factors, such as market trends and cultural norms.
  3. Create a sense of community and bonding
    Use ritual to create a sense of community and bonding among audience members. Consider the use of music, dance, or other forms of performance to bring people together and create a shared experience.
    Pro tipConsider the concept of intimacy and how it can be used to create a sense of community and bonding among audience members.
    WarningBe aware that the creation of a sense of community and bonding can be influenced by external factors, such as the venue and the audience.

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Examples

2 cases
A dance performance

A dance company performs a beautiful and moving piece that brings the audience to tears. The performance is priced at $50 per ticket, which is considered reasonable for the value provided.

OutcomeThe audience leaves the performance feeling enriched and inspired, and the dance company is able to sustain itself financially.
A art exhibition

An artist creates a beautiful and thought-provoking exhibition that explores the concept of beauty. The exhibition is priced at $20 per person, which is considered reasonable for the value provided.

OutcomeThe audience leaves the exhibition feeling inspired and challenged, and the artist is able to sustain themselves financially.

Common mistakes

3 traps
Undervaluing the importance of beauty
Failing to recognize the value of beauty and its impact on people's lives can lead to undervaluing its importance.
Overpricing beauty
Setting a price for beauty that is too high can make it inaccessible to many people and limit its impact.
Ignoring the subjective nature of beauty
Failing to recognize that the value of beauty can be subjective and vary from person to person can lead to misunderstandings and miscommunications.

Origin story

How this framework came to be

The framework originated from a conversation between Twyla Tharp and Andrew Huberman, where they discussed the value of beauty and how it can be priced. They explored the idea that the arts, including dance, can provide a service that enriches people's lives and how this service can be compensated.

Source

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Source · PODCAST
Master the Creative Process | Twyla Tharp
Andrew Huberman · 2025
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