I have often wondered why some people are continuously investing in themselves, and others invest nothing. There are three main reasons I have discovered that lead to a person being comfortable investing in themselves. They are:
1) Humility – They have an attitude of humility. They never believe they know it all. They are willing to listen and be open to new information.
2) Expectations – They have an expectation of a positive result. They have experienced the link between learning and success, and they are wanting to achieve a goal that requires learning something new.
3) Enjoyment – Some people are good learners. They have practiced a lifetime of learning. They are very successful learners. Some of their positive self esteem is based on their ability to learn.
There are other reasons also, but they don’t seem to have the longevity factor that these three have. Some people invest in themselves based on trying to achieve other people’s expectations. Seldom is that situation highly effective.
Are you a learner? What drives you to invest the time, energy, and money required to learn more?