You Are Your Biggest Asset
Investing in yourself daily is one of the best things you can do for your future self. Always remember that YOU are your biggest asset.
Investing in yourself doesn’t have to cost you any money and it doesn’t have to be boring. When you take time to invest in your mental, physical, emotional, and financial well-being, you’ll find that when life throws you curveballs, you can handle them with more confidence.
Talking about yourselves can be tricky. As children, we’re often taught that talking about ourselves is selfish. We shouldn’t boast, brag, or tell people how wonderful we are.
But as adults—especially when we’re in a career transition—the rules change. In this circumstance, it becomes necessary to talk about ourselves. This still doesn’t give us license to boast or brag, but we always need to be able to clearly tell people about who we are and what we want.
And the ability to say more in fewer words.
It’s okay to talk about yourselves: Just think “shower” versus “downpour.”
Here are some things you can do to invest in yourself:
Learn something new every day
Surround yourself with a good balance of like-minded people with different experiences
Save money and pay yourself
Build a new habit that will improve an area of your life
Read or Audiobook a new book every month
Eat a healthier and more balanced diet
Do positive things that make you happy
Don’t get me wrong. I don't believe in the hustle or grind mentality. But, if you want to change your life, do different things, and improve your life, then you need to work on yourself. You’re the biggest asset you’ve got.
Photos by Christina Jones Photography
