The Greatest Investment You Can Make... Many years ago when I - TopicsExpress

The Greatest Investment You Can Make... Many years ago when I worked, as a young engineer, for a large telecoms company, I was deeply disappointed when I was left out of a training mission to Japan. I knew that those who participated in such training had a better chance of promotion, and hence a better chance to earn more money. My solution to this disappointment changed my life: I decided that I would set aside 15-20%, of my salary to invest in my own training. I was never going to leave my destiny in the hands of someone else. It does not matter how progressive your employer is, you have to invest constantly and continually in yourself and your family. So I used my little budget to buy books and magazines and to attend courses. I subscribed to international newspapers long before there was the Internet. It was through this process, that many years later, I developed an interest in a new industry, that was emerging at the time....Cell phones! When we got married, I explained this to my wife, and we continued together, and she even took an MBA. If you are working, or you are running a business you have to set aside TIME and MONEY to invest in your continued formal education and skills acquisition. You must do this whether you are struggling or you are doing very well. You must do this whether you are starting out or you believe you have reached the top. In those days, whenever I would say, I am going on holiday; it had nothing to do with physical rest. It was to get UNDERSTANDING of something! Proverbs 4:7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. This is something you can put into practice. If you are married, agree with your spouse and create a separate account, into which you put a small percentage of your income, just for your own training and development. Use the Internet to find courses that you can do in the evenings.If you are planning to set up a business, start by getting training in business management. Go on short courses on how to write a business plan, and how to write professional proposals, and how to read financial statements. If you are a Christian, you should already know that there is a more excellent way: it all starts with your tithes... But you know that already; and if you dont, go to your Pastor; lets not discuss it here. I shall return again, to the subject of investing, in future. ....... Masiyiwa