Every human being is born endowed with a certain amount of valuable gifts, talents, and resources. Except for some people who have to face health situations or serious economic adversities, the vast majority have possibilities to evolve or overcome their "karma" and achieve a more dignified, satisfactory and productive life.
However, as "there is no free food", we all have to pay a price before seeing our highest dreams come true. One of these prices has to do with dedicating resources to what I will call self-investment hereinafter.
Self-investing means dedicating energy, time, effort, and money primarily and consciously to overall self-improvement. It is about allocating resources for the success of a constant process of improvement, such as we invest in a house, a car or a commercial company.
However, strange as it may seem, thousands of beings are more projected to conserve what little or much they have achieved, and to act in a socially acceptable way to get along with others. And when actions are directed in those two directions, the result is self-abandonment and stagnation.
Self-investment should not be seen as mandatory. Rather, as taught in the paradigm of total quality, constant improvement must be seen as something beneficial and natural to develop properly. We should see ourselves, rather, as if we were a company, a corporation, as the most valuable of all our assets. Think that if you get sick or die, there will be nothing left, materially speaking.
One of the most important investments we can make in us is investment for studies, especially at the university level. One of the most important promoters of this idea is Gary Becker, 1992 Nobel Prize in Economics, who, as the creator of the concept of "human capital", claims that socioeconomic inequalities and income from work are explained by differences in investments. of human capital made by individuals.
Becker points out that some earn more than others simply because they invest more in themselves. The most capable - he says - are those who tend to invest the most and that is why the distribution of wages ends up being uneven. From some studies linked to this thesis, it appears that those with a university education earn between 40 and 70% more than those without professional studies. Although it seems not to be strictly required in certain business areas, the statistics show the clear relationship between studies and income.
It is also essential to invest in the care and improvement of our health. Allocating resources to rest, healthy eating, visits to specialists and doctors, personal trainers, purchase of sports equipment and gym attendance, has proven positive repercussions. This is a profitable investment in aesthetics, wellness and life extension. Creating a routine that allows us to feel good and look good is something that we should not ignore or underestimate. Zero excuses!
For many, relationships are everything, and yet they invest little in their relationships. Calling friends, sharing with them, keeping the links oiled with gestures of affection, visits or gifts brings remarkable emotional benefits, develops a sense of belonging and generates business options. Of course, it is neither free nor cheap. And what about that special relationship that is that of a couple? Years of relationship or marriage lead the couple to boredom and rescuing them may require investing in a love rebirth and maintenance actions. I'm not saying that we should materialize love, but rather pay attention and a little of our resources to the service of a space that is essential for our inner balance. Seed, soil and water can produce the most beautiful flower.
One of the most important aspects is inner investment, which includes psychological and spiritual aspects. Investing in yourself means that you choose to take the time necessary to observe yourself, know yourself, discover your strengths and weaknesses; It means that you choose to learn to accept and value yourself, as well as to work seriously and seriously on your self-esteem and polish yourself, like polishing a garment so that it shines and is worth more. It can also mean looking for answers to the deep questions that we usually avoid, about old age, disease, loneliness, death or the existence of God.
You, like many, have an opportunity to live in a better way, as long as you consider the importance of self-investment, and train, prepare, develop, better. Remember that if there is no seed, there is no fruit. Remember that the heavier the load the more force is required. Remember, that the same work that tires the muscle, also strengthens it. No one can be free waiting for someone else to come free him. Dedicate yourself to cleaning and strengthening the wings, so they are ready the day the wind arrives and you have to fly. Thanks for reading me.
