Hello there! Glad to have you here. In this post, you will discover five FREE ways to invest in yourself - today! If you are already aware of these outlets for self-investment, please share in the comments which one is your most favorite way to invest in yourself!
Investing in oneself is a beautiful practice. As you grow as a person, your contribution to others increases as well. The ripple effect is heavy at work all the time. Invest in yourself, learn something new, apply it to your life, and impact the world!
The following is a list of just five way to invest in yourself. There are many more! As promised, here they are:
1. READ BOOKS
Books are amazing. They are literally packets of knowledge that you can leverage from others' YEARS of experience. No, you don't have to become an all-consuming book junkie in order to gain the massive value from the knowledge in them. Even reading just one book a year will change your life (although I recommend reading way more than just one book a year).
- get a library card, rent your first book today for free!
- visit a local thrift store and buy books for mega discounted prices (0.99-2.99 usually)
- search a book title you like and add "free pdf" on google (you didn't hear this from me)
- AUDIOBOOKS: https://www.audible.com/ (if you've never tried audible before, they offer a free audiobook download for your first - I downloaded Gary Vaynerchucks "The Thank You Economy" and then never used audible again (I just wanted my free audiobook)
2. Watch YouTube Videos on Life Topics you need support in
Similar to books, there are tons of people giving away tons of GOLD when it comes to knowledge on success and happiness. If you find yourself not the book reading or audiobook listening type, videos may be your best option. They're often more entertaining and provide a visual learning to help stick the points in your brain!
Here's a short list of YouTubers I've followed over years to help me grow!
- Project Life Mastery: https://www.youtube.com/user/ProjectLifeMastery
- This brand is run by a man named Stefan P.
- He created a 7 figure online business in just three years.
- He gives away a grip of free value
- His tips and advice are akin to Tony Robbins type material
- Elliott Hulse: https://www.youtube.com/user/strengthcamp
- Elliott is a self-made health and fitness BEAST.
- He's best known for his 5-10 minute video series called "Yo Elliott" in which he answers viewers questions in his personal way.
- His approach to life is a combination of spiritual, physical, and philosophical.
- Like I said, he is a god damned beast and I highly recommend his channel to young men.
- Ralph Smart: https://www.youtube.com/user/Kemetprince1
- If you're the spiritual type, then Ralph or Teal are your best bet.
- Ralph is a life coach, counselor, therapist, all things help people person.
- His videos are about law of attraction, love and relationships, and eating healthy!
- Teal Swan: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSpiritualCatalyst
- Somewhat controversial, and open to interpretation, Teal claims to be a a master of the Law of Attraction.
- The knowledge she spits can be very enlightening.
- Some people may not enjoy her video styles, but you'll definitely gain value from at least one of her videos if you give it a chance.
- Gary V: https://www.youtube.com/user/GaryVaynerchuk
- Gary Vaynerchuck is quickly growing into the most popular Entrepreneur out there.
- His "no BS" style of communication, backed by his massive level of integrity and action-based results, makes Gary V one of the BEST sources for free GOLD.
- Unlike the other youtubers mentioned above, Gary V is on the BIG worldwide stage. People outside of YouTube worship and follow him - and so should you!
- TEDx Talks: https://www.youtube.com/user/TEDxTalks
- TED talks are the BEST
- They are 10-30 minute presentations on various topics that most people can relate to
- Anywhere from "how minimalism changed my life" to "the war on consciousness"
- no explanation needed
- Go learn from them NOW
3. Free Online Courses/WEBINARS
It's pretty common for online business to offer free courses/webinars to new members as a way to give them a taste of their catalog. Lucky for you, you can find tons of free courses like this without having to pay for the whole package. Just do a little googling, or even search on YouTube, and you'll find a free course eventually.
*note: you may have to exchange credit card information in order to receive a free trial. get used to doing this and then cancelling the subscription once you've received your free stuff (AND well before your free trial period is over)
4. Podcasts
Similar to the free courses, people are hosting free webinars and podcasts all the time. For podcasts, go to iTunes or search on YouTube. I don't even know if podcasts are a paid thing. Most of the ones I've ever listened to were free. I especially love these ones:
- Tim Ferris: https://tim.blog/podcast/
- Tim is a self made millionaire as well.
- He widely known for his best-selling book "The Four Hour Workweek"
- He often interviews super successful people and gets them to spit tons of free value for the listeners.
- Joe Rogan: http://podcasts.joerogan.net/
- Former Fear Factor host, current UFC color-commentator, stand-up comedian, and certified mushroom/psychedelic tripper, Joe Rogan's podcast is easily a top five podcast of all time.
- A little different in vibe than the typical "how to" or "self help" resource, Joe Rogan's podcast is full of alternative knowledge. It is equally as next level as any other resource I've shared with you today!
5. Seek Mentorship!
I guarantee that you know at least one person who's life experience you can leverage. Whether it's your parents, cousin, coworker, college professor, or "this person I admire", seek someone to learn from and leverage their life experience.
Here's the thing about people: THEY LOVE TALKING ABOUT THEMSELVES AND SHARING THEIR OPINIONS.
Take advantage of this self-righteous human characteristic, and ask them to teach you everything they know! lol
There you have it folks! Be sure to stay tuned for an upcoming blog posts on the five resources that helped me become a BEAST!
