The Only Investment That Yields Infinite Returns
The Only Investment That Yields Infinite Returns
Heads up! Don't let the headline make you think this article is about giving financial advice. In fact, I want to talk to you about the most important asset you need to invest in.
You.
Your best investment ever is investing in yourself... in your personal development and your wellbeing.
With this mode of accelerating acceleration of technology development, we're expected to do much more with less time. This is making us overwhelmed and living a life of continuous peak stress levels!
Pause a bit take a deep breath. You're not supposed to lead such a hectic life.
Trust me, life could be as complicated as you make it. On the flip side, a life with a good balance of spiritual health, wellness, and wellbeing is simpler; happier, and more fulfilling.
Most people seek first their financial wellbeing, so they get too busy trading long hours for money. They end up with no time and energy left for their spiritual health and wellness.
A few years back, my wife and I went on a rural trip on top of the mountains for some time to disconnect from the busy pace of life. We met a farmer and his wife who were growing organic produce and producing some of the best ever organic honey, milk, and eggs for their personal use and then distributing the surplus to their family and friends. This couple was in their golden years and full of life and wellness. My business mindset made me inquire with the farmer on the reasons they don't scale up their production and sell their produce for profit. The couple laughed and answered me politely: "why would we want to do that?"
I replied that this business could be very profitable and that they would make money while doing what they love. Still, they answered me back: "why would we need more money?"
My voice started to soften a bit when I answered them they would retire stress-free and wealthier. I then added that they would have more time to spend together.
This is when it became very obvious to me that they were leading the life they wanted to themselves... a life with a balance of spiritual health, wellness, and wellbeing. They were literally leading the life that many of us would aspire to have in our golden age.
This story made me fully appreciate how taking better care of ourselves is always essential. We all need to work to provide for our families, but when taking care of ourselves we will be in a better state to support our loved ones.
This is the reason why we need to be financially smart earlier in our careers so that we can make sound decisions grow our wealth to become financially stress-free as we grow older.
Ask for More Support
When we see ourselves going into vicious circles and not able to have a good work-life balance, we should ask for more help. I understand that making time for asking for help is a major challenge. Again, this is not indulgent, it is crucial to your wellbeing.
For all of you hardworking employees, self-employed, parents, and single moms with families to support, hear me loud and clear: You must make your own "me time". This is not a want, it's a need. The keyword here is "making time", which means you must schedule time on your calendars for just doing nothing for others... time for your own wellbeing, wellness, and personal development.
If you don’t intentionally schedule a time for your own self, it will never happen!
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You must make your own "me time"
Ask your partner to help you get that hour a day to spend with yourself. Maybe you want to spend this hour exercising, running, cooking, reading a book, watching a course, or talking to a coach... whatever might make you feel more fulfilled.
Don't let small obstacles become excuses. You can hire someone to help with the house or care for young children or an elderly parent a few hours a week. If you can't afford to do that, please consider spending less on discretionary expenses, so that you can afford to have this help. Investing in your well-being, especially in today’s stressful world, is essential.
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