OTHER INVESTMENTS ASIDE FROM MONEY

Esmeralda D. Rodriguez

When we encounter the word investment, the first thing that we think of is money. But investment is not just about money. There are other forms that we can invest on to. As defined, an investment is an asset, skill or an item gained with the goal of creating revenue, growth, and development.

Ordinary people get intimidated with the term investment because most often it is perceived that only the rich can get into it. Well, it is time to change that view.

On this day and age people become innovative. People are more creative which lead to their success, and money is not just the root cause of that.

Here are some ideas that we can consider as best investments which can lead to our growth and success, aside from monetary asset.

Invest on a Class

Enroll in a class to acquire new skills. It is beneficial to be well rounded. Attending special class related to your skills adds value to your curriculum vitae when applying for a job. A class is also a contributing factor to enrich career marketability that can lead to promotion and salary increase. A business owner whose goal is continuous business development can maximize the information acquired from attending a class and attract more customers, hence more revenues. Invest on Seminars

Attending seminars does not only give new ideas but widens network or connections as well. People we meet in conventions and seminars can be useful in giving recommendations on career and business opportunities.

Invest on Reading Materials

Being a wide reader does not only help in developing vocabulary, but it is also essential in enhancing a person’s ability. Investing on reading materials is a good source of information consequently, the knowledge and ideas acquired from these various materials can contribute to advancement thus making people more efficient. Invest on your Talent

We are all blessed with inborn skills or talent. It is up to us to discover and make use of it. Give time to enhance and develop your talent because it is a way to be successful and have a good source of income. For example, you are good at drawing and designing, you can get hired as a graphic artist or you can offer services as a freelancer. If you are good at baking and cooking, you can sell your products and who knows you might own a restaurant or café in the future.

Again, money is not the only thing that we can invest. Investment is the primary foundation that we lay on to achieve growth and success. Take care of it and never lose focus.

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The author is Administrative Assistant II at Angeles City Senior High School