Episode 68: Habits & Hacks: What Is Your Best Investment

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Where do you invest your time, energy, and money?

In this episode, we’ll discuss the best investment you can make in your lifetime. And no, we are not giving advice on how to manage your finances or hot tips on the stock market. This is a different kind of investment. It has a guaranteed return. It grows exponentially over time. And it’s the one investment no one can take away from you.

 

Highlights:

[01:30] The best investment you can make

[05:00] Make it a habit

[07:00] When to upgrade yourself

[10:59] You are worthy of the investment

[12:45] Take control of your career development

[15:00] Best way to aspire to success

 

Quotes:

“The best investment you can ever make in your life, whether it's time, money or energy, is in bettering ourselves. It has guaranteed results.” – Nikki Barua

“Ask yourself what is the next level of learned competency for professional development that you need and how you do you get it.” – Nikki Barua

“Be intentional in seeking out learning for professional development.” – Nikki Barua

“You are worthy of the time, care, and attention to focus on yourself.” – Nikki Barua

“There is a misconception that your company is responsible for your career development.” – Monica Marquez

“The ultimate job security isn’t being good at your job today, it’s being highly capable and qualified to do your job tomorrow.” – Nikki Barua

“The easiest way to be successful is to find the people who you want to be like and look at what they do, not what they have.” Nikki Barua

 

About Nikki Barua:

Nikki Barua is a digital innovator, serial entrepreneur, author & speaker.

Website: https://www.nikkibarua.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenikkibarua/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenikkibarua/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thenikkibarua/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/NikkiBarua

 

About Monica Marquez:

Monica Marquez is an ex-Googler, diversity expert and senior corporate leader.

Website: https://themonicamarquez.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMonicaMarquez/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themonicamarquez/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themonicamarquez/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/themmarquez