top of page

Invest in Yourself

Writer's picture: Brian ReavesBrian Reaves

Have you ever felt like life was stuck in a rut? Where today was the same as yesterday, which was the same as the day before, and so forth?


For years, I felt exactly that way. I had big dreams and ideas, and I truly believed I would see them happen someday, but the successes I had were mostly by accident rather than by design. Basically, I was just waiting for success to fall into my lap while I did little to make it happen.


Then, one day, I finally invested in myself and started seeing things change for the better.

I started small by buying some success books that gave me direction. I bought a nice journal to start taking notes when inspiration came to me. Then, I joined an online course that gave me regular times to attend sessions, so I developed a new sense of time management. Finally, I joined a coaching program with a personal success coach who helped me by being my accountability partner and holding my feet to the fire for projects, goals, and ideas I had.


Suddenly, I found myself out of the rut and into progress! By progressively increasing my investment in myself, I stopped hoping it would happen and began actively working toward my dreams. I started where I could, and as the results came in, I increased as much as possible.


Earlier, I talked about setting personal goals to help give your year focus. Now, I want to build on that by telling you to invest in yourself this year!

 

Start wherever you can. If all you feel you can do is just start reading a success book, then do it! Join Audible.com and listen to them on your way to and from work. If you can create your own book club with like-minded individuals, it's worth the time and adds that extra element of accountability. Find a mentor who is doing what you want to do someday and learn from them. Join an online course or even start working with a success coach.

 

Whatever you do, do something. It's amazing how many of us spend eight bucks on a cup of coffee and twice that on a movie night but not a dime on our own success. Is it because we don't believe in ourselves, or is it because we just don't want to put in the effort?

 

When you spend money on something, it becomes valuable to you. Buy a new laptop and you'll be protective of it. Get a new car, and you'll fight to keep every scratch off it. Likewise, spend money on making this year successful, and you'll feel differently about yourself.

 

No matter what you may have been told in the past by others (or even yourself), you are worth the investment!

 

This could be your best year yet! What is the next step you have to take to get started?










1 view0 comments

Recent Posts

See All

Comments


bottom of page