Investing in Yourself

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by droptopman

Agree very much. Nicely stated Grady

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[77T]

I think our advice will prove inadequate as your search for improvement will be more informative and educational in and of itself.

Enjoy the trip and let us know how it went. Sounds like you’re interspersing networking with the seminars.

Now, shifting gears to a totally other-worldly experience...

0Lat/0Lon - It may be just as helpful.

Midnight on 12/31, floating in a raft, lying on your back, contemplating the Southern Cross, where the two lines intersect in the Gulf of Guinea, just off the western coast of Africa, may offer you new perspectives.




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[breitlings]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

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FWIW MBA is considered a professional degree.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by breitlings

FWIW MBA is considered a professional degree.

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[BBL]

Zig Ziglar - "See You at the Top", 1970s book, - be positive thinking.

See various links for Ziglar:
https://www.google.com/search?ei=Zcl....0.WxmQ8NNnrzs

Ziglar:
The Wheel of Life has seven spokes, and each spoke a core area of life. Here they are:

Mental
Spiritual
Physical
Family
Financial
Personal
Career


DM

[77T]

Originally Posted by BBL

Zig Ziglar - "See You at the Top", 1970s book, - be positive thinking.



See various links for Ziglar:

https://www.google.com/search?ei=Zcl....0.WxmQ8NNnrzs



Ziglar:

The Wheel of Life has seven spokes, and each spoke a core area of life. Here they are:



Mental

Spiritual

Physical

Family

Financial

Personal

Career





DM

I loved Zig. He was focused alright.
His famous “Let me sell you this ashtray” pitch was pure gold.



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[BBL]

Originally Posted by 77T

I loved Zig. He was focused alright.
His famous “Let me sell you this ashtray” pitch was pure gold.

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Hey 77T. Ziglar was popular for my generation.
My contractor said his life was turned around 180 degrees when he read Mr. Ziglar's books, focusing on positive thinking - was the building block for my contractor's finding his way to success.

[KrismanX]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Don't discount higher education, just because many people manage to afford a Rolex without one, as if that is the only reason to continue education beyond high school.

Education consists of process and content. Combined, those factors push the student to grow not only in knowledge, but also in life experience.

Yes, it can be quite expensive, but there are many ways to seek alternative venues that will lead to a degree.

I would also like to point out that, for me, at least, the degrees are the least important aspects of my education, especially now that I'm retired.

Even the content is not as important as the process of acquiring the education. The content changes and must be updated constantly.

The process teaches one how to be a life-long student and to appreciate many aspects of life that may not have been available except through the educational process and academia.

I agree with you Grady 100% I am always thirsty for learning and reinvesting my time and energy into new skills is going to be my best investment for now. I don’t really need the full time grind of another degree; but I totally side with investing in the habit of being a lifelong student. After graduation I found myself craving new information and mental challenges. I have a huge list of things to read and learn, and I am a user to both Coursera and Lynda(great online learning resources) and I follow many informational and inspirational podcasts like The School of Greatness, How I Built This, Bigger Pockets, Real Estate Investing Made Simple. At this point I’m at a life-path crossroad. I’ve got a 5 year financial career built at a desk in a well known institution; but my heart and soul are in music, art and everywhere BUT the financial industry.

I’ve recently come into a position where I can comfortably leave and start a different career path altogether; but I know what the “play it safe” in me says about having a job with a 401k and a health/dental/vision plan and all that jazz. I’m 31, no kids, live with my gf of 2 years, and no major financial obligations to pay for.

Do I jump at my dream? Do I settle? Maybe I’m not confident I could succeed without the corporate title? Maybe I’m listening to all the wrong things. Maybe I’m asking the wrong questions. Maybe I need to ask myself what I want out of my life.

Thanks to everyone for all of your advice! I’m going to take a few days to just unwind from 2017, get reacquainted with myself. Maybe I’ll come back to a congratulatory 2018 giveaway post?

[Fabrice M]

I did my master’s degree at 41. It was great.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by KrismanX

Thanks to everyone for all of your advice! I’m going to take a few days to just unwind from 2017, get reacquainted with myself. Maybe I’ll come back to a congratulatory 2018 giveaway post?

When you get back, perhaps you'll find this article enlightening.

https://jamesclear.com/goals-systems

[codester]

Another vote here for education and advanced degrees. It can pay off exponentially in relation to the time and money invested.

[GaLexusGuy]

Originally Posted by KrismanX

I agree with you Grady 100% I am always thirsty for learning and reinvesting my time and energy into new skills is going to be my best investment for now. I don’t really need the full time grind of another degree; but I totally side with investing in the habit of being a lifelong student. After graduation I found myself craving new information and mental challenges. I have a huge list of things to read and learn, and I am a user to both Coursera and Lynda(great online learning resources) and I follow many informational and inspirational podcasts like The School of Greatness, How I Built This, Bigger Pockets, Real Estate Investing Made Simple. At this point I’m at a life-path crossroad. I’ve got a 5 year financial career built at a desk in a well known institution; but my heart and soul are in music, art and everywhere BUT the financial industry.

I’ve recently come into a position where I can comfortably leave and start a different career path altogether; but I know what the “play it safe” in me says about having a job with a 401k and a health/dental/vision plan and all that jazz. I’m 31, no kids, live with my gf of 2 years, and no major financial obligations to pay for.

Do I jump at my dream? Do I settle? Maybe I’m not confident I could succeed without the corporate title? Maybe I’m listening to all the wrong things. Maybe I’m asking the wrong questions. Maybe I need to ask myself what I want out of my life.

Thanks to everyone for all of your advice! I’m going to take a few days to just unwind from 2017, get reacquainted with myself. Maybe I’ll come back to a congratulatory 2018 giveaway post?

You'll never regret following your dream if you truly chase it! Conference's are great for networking and picking up a couple tips, but as many said nothing that's going to change your world.

If your passion is music, then find something in that sector you can create. Your better off investing in a life coach/mentor to help support your ambitions instead of conference's IMO.

I believe Warren Buffet said it best.."People ask if being an entrepreneur is risky, try working for someone for 40years and then rely on 401K & SSN"

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by Fabrice M

I did my master’s degree at 41. It was great.

I got mine at 46, 44 when I started.

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[77T]

Originally Posted by KrismanX

I’ve got a 5 year financial career built at a desk in a well known institution; but my heart and soul are in music, art and everywhere BUT the financial industry.

This may be a good time to unwind that position in financial - if things keep pace with recent correction this may be the best time to reinvest in a change.


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