Stop focusing on Happiness! Focus on building yourself up.
We often look for ways to be happy or comfortable most the time, failing to realize that sometimes being uncomfortable is a prerequisite to the overall happiness in the future.
I'm not saying you shouldn't be happy now; You certainly should be. But there must be a balance, Invest in your growth.
Skills Are More Valuable Than Money!
So many people believe that to get the success that they want, They just need to make more and more money. This leads to a vicious cycle, Where They play out their life never happy. Use the money you do have to grow your skill set and yourself overall.
This will allow you to move up to those better opportunities that will get you closer to your dreams.
Believe YOU CAN!
After getting my appendix removed at age 18 with no health insurance. I was in serious debt; I was a college student. Struggling to make ends meet. I became so depressed that my life was "over." That I would never get out of debt, and I Could never change my life.
The tiny little paychecks I was getting from my full, and a part-time job. Weren't even making a dent in the 15,000 I owed in hospital bills. I also had student loans on top of that.
At that point, I had given up all hope, And I started to dig myself deeper. Wasting more of my precious youth on folding laundry, And being a housekeeper. Instead of doing what makes me the happiest in life, Art.
Seeing a TV Show every morning at my hotel job, Made me realize that I CAN get out of this. It was the Clark Howard Show. A Financial guy. He would talk to people about their debt, And give them tips.
Seeing this every day, Made me realize that If I kept fighting and working for it. I could pull myself free.
And I couldn't have been more right in this situation.
When You believe you can do something, It changes your mindset; It causes you to look at the situation in a different light.
I used to look at self-employed people and think "I Wish I could be like them." But instead, I look at people who are above me and think, " Okay, What do I need to do to get to their level." And I just go for it.
Investing in my skills, And believing in myself is what allowed me to become fully self-employed at age 23!
What a big difference! Right?
I was so screwed at age 18, And now I never have to work again at 23. Because every day I get to do what I love.
I'm 25 and still free as ever!
All because I was willing to invest in myself,
So take those classes that you need to learn, Read those Kindle books, Buy art supples, Writing supplies or whatever it is you need to get the skills you want. Focus not only on how much you have But instead the skills you gain.
Work For Free
My shirt businesses, Wasn't successful right away. I spent months working my butt off making only a couple of dollars. A lot of people laughed at me. About a year of really working at it, I finally started making really good money. And those same people who laughed are shocked that I can make such easy passive income. But it all started by me putting in the work.
Sometimes working isn't about that hourly wage, It's about what skills you can learn. Working for free, Is a great way to invest in yourself.
My best part is
I know it's easier said than done. But in practice, when people see how good you are at doing something for free, they won't mind paying double when you decide to charge because they now have so much confidence in you.
Investing in one's self greatly increases one's value.
It is worthwhile to invest in yourself. This sum pays you huge dividends. Believe me. It does. Following are some of the possible ways:
An epic breakdown, thank you. We need to read more - and not the Blinkist or Cliffs Notes kind - the kind where we sit, relax, flip pages, indulge, learn, experience the words popping.
You do invest in yourself a lot! i mean a LOT A LOT and its through that hard work that you are so successful right now. I haven't been so up to date, but was wondering how are your jobs going are you still working at ups?
Yes I am for now, but I might not last much longer LOL! Thank you. How have you been?
I’ve been okay, I’m actually looking for a job now :/
Where there is a will, there is a way, you have shown this to be true. You made sure you focused on things to help in the long term and now you're much more successful in many things.
I made sure I focused on myself as well and now I have a lot of skills, just lacking enough income to sustain myself but it will change. :)
Change has already arrived. Just breathe, let it in, and focus on you. The re$t comes as a consequence of that :)
Amusingly, for me happiness came first and then I was able to focus on building my skills. But it was not the kind of happiness I was looking for in the first place, I admit it. It struck me from behind and left me bleeding, and now I can fly. Maybe I am dead :)
Honestly, I think you are right. And maybe impatient, which is the privilege of the young, but you do not seem to be overdoing. I enjoy your energy. Please make the most out of it. All the best for you!
Investing in yourself is always a good choice... and that's not just a financial investment, but also a time investment. And-- in the end-- it is also an investment in your well being.
I'm still super impressed that you found your way and your calling by 25... most people don't get there till they've tooled around with corporate jobs for a decade or more. Well done!
Exactly! Heheh Thank you :) I didn't know that I did it so early hehe.
Couldn’t agree more! I’m doing steemit full time now, which has given me the opportunity to travel! ❤️
Eeek thats so exciting! I'm the same way, But choose to work other jobs and such so I can invest as much as possible. heheh I love that Steemit is giving us so many options in life.
Hehe yup! My side hussle greeting card gig and coloring book! ❤️
I love ducks as much as anyone else... but i didn't really understand how it was relevant with the theme of your article XD Still nice post. When your shirt business finally did succeed, were you close to quit? or the idea never crossed your mind?
Right? Ducks are cute! Sometimes I like throwing random stuff in there lol.Kind of, My shirt business was something I was just doing on the side as a hobby. I knew it would work out at some point so It made me not want to quit.
I like the way you spread positive vibes and encourage people over here with your life lessons! To be self dependent is the most important thing in one's life!
Thank you! It really is.
This is inspiring 😋
I also think we can change our lives by first changing the way we think, which then changes the way we act, and finally it changes the results we get in life.
Our reality can change just by us thinking about it, and we shouldn’t underestimate the power our mind has. It can make wonders for everyone.
And you are a great example of this.
Cheers! 👍
Such an inspirational story!! You sure turned it around and made it work for you 😊
Right? thank you.
What is it going to take to keep myself motivated? This meme is soooo soooo soooo true. But it is a heavy (pun intended) lift. I’m still struggling to get up and out when my training schedule gets moved or modified. All excuses are most definitely considered! Most of the time I power through, my eyes transfixed on the prize…my evolution, my metamorphosis.
Really a great words..
Exactly! I love this quote hehe.
The best investment someone can ever make is in his or herself.I have realised the people who succeed here on Stsemit developed themselves or have personal growth.
They invested in building and expanding their minds.
Sorry about the college debt issue,here in Africa is different whereby if you have no money for tuition,you dont go to school....so somewhat we rarely incur those college loans.
Self belief all comes from personal growth.
Thanks fir the great inspiring words...let me continue investing in myself.
A beautiful and impressive life story. People are suffering too much when they are students. (A really big figure for 15,000 students) I know it by myself. But the most difficult is not being able to do what you love. This is the most difficult from the truth. Luckily those days were behind. Now it is happy and peaceful and the artist is again. I'm happy for you. I hope everything will be the way you want it.
In the meantime, my friend's teeth were made hopefully I got the health @kaylinart
Right? Being a student is so rough sometimes! Thank you! I'm so happy too. hehe.
Indeed so true. Gain skills that you can trade and barter with. Knowledge is power. Believe in you! Invest in you! You are your best friend to do this. Thanks.
Exactly heheh :)
This is so true, not only do we gain new experiences from learning skills, we become more valuable in general. Other people will seek us out, opportunities will come, and we will have the security of having desirable skills the world wants.
Not to mention all the other aspects of yourself that you can invest in like health. etc. Investing in myself is the goal this year, to make the following years that much better :)
Here you are talking about skills, good. But skill if accompanied by will and hard work will produce something great. Congratulations you got out of all that trouble, you are great.
beautiful message friend that is the reality one should love himself, be true to his principles, money is not everything, we must compensate with other things there are many things you can do to live happy life love the person who is your side in the good and in the bad, always be there greetings.-
Thanks a lot my friend :) I hope we are all happy ! :))) @kaylinart
No problem :)
Like but let's focus on GOD more
Depending on what you believe yes.
This is really inspiring and educative great work from you,thanks for posting.
Thank you
That's so true only investing in yourself is the way out!!
Exactly!
Beautifull writing @kaylinart thanks for shareing this blog with Amazing picture
Thank you so much
you Wellcome mem✌😃
Amazing, your energy, good on you 😊🙏
using skills. I turned it into money. I designed my drawings logo. and I earned money by selling them. a proposal came. they wanted me to draw on the newly opened spaces. I did and I made money. I mean here. I did the job I liked and I also made money.
Wow good job! I agree that you can do a bit of both!
Thank you lady :)
Way to go!! I have watched Clark Howard for years and still catch him on occasion. He gives great advice ...and so do YOU!
The best investment is in yourself!
Exactly!
I totally agree with you we should focus on how to build ourselves up than we will get happiness
This is so true! Nobody can rob us off our skills and talent unlike money.
very inspiring post, i like the way you put clear the things that really are important in front of the illusion that materialism represents, i have been trying to spread this message for years, but people just seem to be deaf or don't care at all, keep it up good vibes to you too :)
SO GOOOOD... Keep doing what youre doing its SO GOOD for the world!!!
Great Positive Post!
Invest in thy self before anything else.
Thanks for sharing & Steem On :)
Thank you
Thank you for the inspirational message for today. This really help me today. :) Thank you!
I love this @kaylinart. Investing in oneself may not yield immediate reward but with time the rewards can be worthwhile. How did you realize you have a talent in arts?
Thanks for this motivation you are doing good i like it Please visit my blog and check my beauty tips and my beautician work if you like thanks
So much truth in investing wisely. You are your greatest asset. What has helped me also is a mindset of gratitude. When you are grateful for what you have, for what is around you, and you acknowledge that there is abundance, then you are opening doors for yourself! I'm so happy things have worked out for you. Enjoying your posts and artwork!
Purpose of life is not living comfortable and good lives, its finding our passion thats all matters
Currently going through similar things, trying to figure out how to possibly deal with student loans, how to make a path for myself. Thankfully, Steemit - and content like this being here - helps a lot!
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Great words deep writing wonderful style good job my dear
Investing in yourself is the only "real" investment from my perspective. Money is just a tool and learning skills that you aren't interested in is probably the biggest waste of time we push on people as a society. Investing in what you are passionate about and learning how to live off of it is the path to freedom and self love and I think sharing that message and being an example of the change we want to see in the world just makes it all that much better.
Wonderful article! I am constantly fixing cars and things around houses like the furnace or whatnot, almost always for free. When I do this, my exact thoughts are that I am investing in my future, gaining great knowledge and experience. People laugh at me, and always say silly things like I need a regular job. I don't get why people these days measure success by how many crappy jobs one can hold at one time! Very few get what I am trying to do.. Glad its working out for you, keep up the great, inspirational work!
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A truly inspiring article and story, more people should follow your advices and your way of living :)
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