March 2019
Beginner
272 pages
4h 8m
English
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CHAPTER 30You are a great investment
I’m not sure if there is such a thing as mental malnutrition, but I do see a lot of people who walk around in a trance, zombie-like, starved of professional or personal growth. They go through their day-to-day roles without any real energy.
If food gives us fuel then personal growth activity gives us hope and confidence. It gives us greater belief in our abilities, the capacity to be better, do better and achieve better results. When was the last time you sat down to a feast of personal growth and development material? Which book are you currently reading? What learning environment are you going to engage with in the next 90 days?
There are no calories in personal and professional food so go ahead and consume as much as you like. You should become the number one investor in your own dreams and development. I love the quote …
‘If you don’t invest in yourself, you are a poor judge of a good investment.’
What does that mean to you? You need to invest time, energy, effort and money in yourself. Yes, even money. What is it worth to you to achieve your goals and dreams more quickly or with less effort by working smarter?
I have many opportunities to chat with people about their goals, passions and dreams, and I can always tell how committed they are by what they are willing to invest in right now to pursue their goals. Your investment could be taking the time to research online to discover what is available, putting the energy into taking action, ...
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