Whether you are aiming to progress your career or grow a small business, one of the most important elements contributing to your success is to invest in yourself.
Warren Buffett, a super successful investor (CEO Berkshire Hathaway) and in the top ten of the world’s richest, provided this ‘investment’ advice recently...
Generally speaking, investing in yourself is the best thing you can do. Anything that improves your own talents, nobody can tax it or take it away from you. … You can have all kinds of things happen, but if you’ve got talent yourself and you’ve maximised your talent, you’ve got a tremendous asset that can return ten-fold.
You, your health, skills and mindset are the foundation of everything you do, so ensuring you have a solid foundation is key to building your long-term success. Here’s some other significant benefits to investing in you.
1. Increases your potential (career or business)
Gaining new skills through professional development and/or formal study positions you for success and it opens doors to better opportunities, e.g. higher paying roles, or for a small business owner, reaching new customers.
2. Futureproofs your career or business
The marketplace is constantly evolving and to stay relevant it’s important to be continually learning and adapting. When you invest in your knowledge, mindset and health you are better equipped to tackle challenges – whether keeping up with new technologies or innovating to meet customer demands.
3. Confidence is contagious
Investing in you builds your confidence. Confident people have the courage to extend beyond their comfort zone and try new things; all essential for growth and success. Confidence also inspires trust and respect.
4. Enhances productivity and efficiency
Taking the time to learn and practice new skills will pay off and leads to being more effective in the work you do, freeing you to focus on the bigger picture.
5. Boosts your mental and emotional strength
Taking purposeful action to build your career or small business is not for the faint hearted. Investing in your mental health, emotional intelligence and mindset is vital to developing your emotional strength, which helps you respond to challenges, stay motivated and focussed on the long-term.
Not sure about the next step to Invest in YOU? Let’s talk it through and map out your next move together - contact me at powerup@careerforceaustralia.com.au or 0409 894 131 to learn more.
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