What are you Invested in?

I recently completed an 8 month development program at work. The commitment, the tears, the dedication, and most importantly, the work have been well worth the effort. I have grown so much in the past months at my job, professionally and personally. I can say it has been one of the most important INVESTMENTS I’ve made in a while.

The best investment we could ever make is in ourselves. I have heard so many people complain about not getting ahead in life because of prior mistakes, FEAR, and ignorance of resources. In a discussion that I attended, the panelists spoke out about resources that are available in our communities on a local, state, and federal level. The problem, they said, is that most people don’t show up to events to get the knowledge and tools being offered, for free in most cases. “Housing Fair”, “Grow Your Business”, “Gain Financial Literacy”, etc….Most of the time when people see events like this, they never attend. We don’t want to take the time on a Saturday morning to learn about government grants for small business, learn how to manage our debt, the steps needed buy a home, and other services that are offered. I bet if you got an email saying that your favorite store had a 50% sale at 8am or that you could get into the club free until 11pm that you would be the first in line! (#Hello). After you purchase those new shoes or party all night, what have you gained the next day? How has your value improved? By no means, am I perfect and everyday I struggle to make these decisions. Believe me, sometimes I’d rather shop or hang out then go to a boring seminar or class! At the end of the day, material possessions fade away with the seasons. But if you have a solid foundation of knowledge, you’ll be able to conquer your biggest dreams! Read books, talk to your elders, go to those free courses you may see advertised at your job or school and educate yourself! There are plenty of resources available to build your wealth, you just have to ask about them and seek the information. When you invest in yourself, others will gain from your knowledge and understanding. Go INVEST in something today! Here are a few tips to help you get started below:

Tips to Invest in Yourself:

http://expertenough.com/2296/10-life-changing-ways-to-invest-in-yourself

-GrannyBee