I recently reflected on a friend who spends so much money investing himself. This fellow is always learning and invests heavily in training and education every week.
It’s incredible how much he bets on himself
And guess what?
He knows his stuff and is at the top of his career.
Like this gentleman, you should proactively invest in yourself and your future.
Why You Should Actively Invest In Yourself
The best person to spend money on is yourself, and it’s even better when you invest in your learning and development.
Your self-worth today results from what you invested in the past, so be confident that your investment today will bring rewards in the future.
Don’t Hold Back. Just Do It.
It’s the best money you have will spend
We spend money on various material things.
Sometimes, we don’t even think twice before paying this money, especially when it satisfies our desires and cravings.
We do not hold back when trying to buy a ticket to the movies to see our favourite show that was just released. You wouldn’t hold back from booking a ticket for a holiday to see the world.
You shouldn’t hold back when investing in yourself. It’s the best money you will ever spend and invest in your future.
You Are Worth It
Sometimes, we refuse to invest in ourselves.
We put ourselves last in the equation.
The popular book The Richest Man in Babylon encourages paying yourself first. You have done the hard work by making money, so you should get some benefits from what you have worked for. The author encourages you to pay yourself 10% of your income, so I highly recommend investing some of this share (and more) in your learning and development. It’s an investment that will bring more rewards by upskilling you.
Prepare For The Future
The future is unknown and unpredictable. We have had many layoffs in the past, and there are probably more to come.
So, no one is certain of what the future might bring. However, you can continue to upskill yourself to ensure you have the necessary tools to remain employable and competitive in your sector. And one way to do that is to constantly improve yourself by investing in yourself and your future.
Do it.
Closing Thoughts
Never hold back resources from your learning and development goals.
The future is unpredictable.
Do what you can to stay relevant and competitive in your career.
Put yourself first.
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