By Gambrah Sampeney KWABENA ADJEI
Self investment is the foundation of achieving success in any endeavour. It is the act of using one’s resources to improve the quality of life; and it is essential to become the thing you want to achieve before embarking on the journey.
This process involves mentally preparing and training the mind to develop the necessary skills and mindset to overcome challenges and achieve success.
Mental preparation is the first step in self investment. It involves studying the attitudes, temperaments, fortitudes, tenacity, resolve, resilience, discipline, routine and quest of successful individuals in the desired field.
For example, an aspiring entrepreneur should read about successful entrepreneurs and their enterprises and study their approaches to dealing with challenges. This mental preparation enables individuals to discern what to do as they unravel their own journey and develop the necessary skills to overcome obstacles.
Action is the next phase of self investment and it is through action that individuals develop the skills necessary to succeed. As one acts in the journey of succeeding at an enterprise, they will encounter challenges and nuances that exist between their own approach and that of others. This process of learning and skill development is essential for creating a mindset that is fixed and predetermined toward the entrepreneurial enterprise.
Mindset is a fixed mental attitude that predetermine a person’s disposition toward a particular entrepreneurial enterprise. It is developed through the skills and experiences gained from action, and it is what drives individual to continue learning and unlearning. A strong mindset is essential for overcoming the challenges and setbacks that inevitably arise in the pursuit of success.
Self investment has numerous benefits, including:
- Developing a strong mindset: Self investment helps individuals develop a fixed mental attitude that is predetermined toward success.
- Building resilience: Self investment enables individuals to overcome challenges and setbacks and bounce back stronger.
- Developing skills: Self investment helps individuals develop the skills necessary to succeed in their chosen field.
- Increasing confidence: Self investment boosts confidence and self esteem, enabling individuals to take risks and pursue their goals with certainty.
The journey to success is not always easy; and it is often marked by challenges, setbacks, failures, embarrassments and disappointments. However, with self investment, individuals can develop the necessary skills and mindset to overcome these obstacles and achieve their goals.
Self investment is the key to unlocking success in any endeavour. It involves mentally preparing and training the mind, developing skills through action and creating a mindset that is fixed and predetermined toward success.
With self investment, individuals can develop the necessary skills and mindset to overcome challenges and achieve their goals; and they can embark on a journey of self discovery and growth that leads to success and fulfilment.
