Following your passion, earning more money, and progressing in life and work all starts with investing in yourself. This could be through courses, seminars, research, reading, and more.
You must understand the importance of investing in yourself and what it can do for you and your career. Investing in myself has changed it all for me.
I went from broke to six figures, skinny to Men’s Physique champion, and completely launched my career to another level.
Here are some investments I’ve made in my previous career to give you an idea of the scale I’ve put in.
I’ve invested almost six figures into my previous 14-year career. Sounds like a lot, doesn’t it? You must be thinking, Chris, there is no way I can afford or have the money to invest this much into myself.
The good news is I didn’t have to pay for many of these courses; some of them were paid for by the companies I worked for. But for others, I paid for myself, depending on the circumstances.
The best news - even though I invested almost $100,000 into this career, I made about 10 times that. Close to one million.
Worth it now? 100%.
I hope this simple example shows the power of investing in yourself. There is no way I could make the income jumps and work less without upping my training, skills, and expertise.
Professionals are professionals for a reason. And in order to be the best in any field, you need to learn and apply.
And keep in mind those previous investments are only into one career. I’ve had many different careers over my lifetime.
There are two people of the same age, knowledge, and skill level. But, one has an upper edge because he has a technical course on coding, which gives him the job.
No matter what industry you’re in or what you want to get into, you must be willing to pay for courses and training. Upping your skills is one of the best ways to get paid more.
I have never regretted investing in myself through training or education, practical books, and online courses. It always pays off.
The simple answer is people who have more skills get paid more. Sometimes training isn’t the only way to invest in yourself. You can also use time.
Investing with time is putting in the work, the reps, and the days.
Let’s say you’ve been in wealth management for the previous 10 years. You’re likely knowledgeable, have seen many different scenarios, and know the likely solutions to common problems your clients deal with daily.
Therefore, time on the job is also an investment. Allowing you to hone your skills, learn on the fly, and solve key problems.
This is common, and I hear it a lot. And the real answer is it depends on what you’re priorities are.
If you want to become a successful entrepreneur, eventually run your team, and create your schedule, you must be willing to leap.
I’m not saying to risk it all and burn the boats, but you must understand that risks are involved. And financial risks will always be a part of it.
If you want to make a change, use the money to help. Hire a coach or mentor, and invest in a program, course, or training. Return to school and take part-time courses to gain more skills in a specific area.
It’s funny because many people don’t have a budget or money to invest in themselves, but they would rather waste time.
You can make more money, it’s all around us every second. But time, that’s gone forever.
Investing in yourself is important. And I hope this post has allowed you to see that in a different light.
You can (and should) start to invest in yourself TODAY. Right now.
No more waiting until Monday or next month. It’s 2023 and a new year to get BIG things done!
I recommend starting small. Buy 3 books on your topic of interest, read them, study them, and apply.
Take 10 minutes a day and set it aside to meditate.
Find 3 different YouTubers you like to watch in that field and watch 2 videos a day.
You don’t need big money or big commitments to start. But you do need to start.
Want to go bigger?
Invest in a high-ticket online course - $1,000 plus. Hire a coach in the field you want to grow in.
Accountability, discipline, and sacrifice are extremely important to achieving your goals. You have a much better chance of success (at a faster rate) working with someone along the way.
Successful people know the power of upping their skills.
I’ve invested tons of money into myself. Well over $100,000 total, easy.
But that number increased over time, and when I needed more skills, training, and knowledge, I took on another new challenge.
You must be willing to invest in yourself to make more money, get promoted, and be seen as an expert in your field.
Understand your priorities fully, and know that you will save money from investing in yourself (sometimes more than others).
Chris M Wilson
Chris Wilson is a keynote speaker, CTI coach, and entrepreneur. Through his Hover to Fly framework, he aims to impact the next generation in their careers and lives.
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