Wage Slave Freedom: Invest In Yourself
Everyone thinks you invest in a company, or a commodity, or an options contract, or a piece of real estate, or any of the hundreds of other types of investments.
You’re really not. You’re investing in yourself. You’re just using those assets as vehicles to generate wealth. Wealth that can then be used to improve your life.
In order to make the transition from a wage-earner to someone who is financially free, you have to recognize the power of investing. Investing, when done properly and without emotion, can lead to exponential returns and increased wealth.
Each dollar invested, earns a percentage. Which is then reinvested. And reinvested. Until you have enough money that you no longer have to rely on an outside income. You may not quit your job; but, you know you can.
So what are the keys to investing in yourself?
is one of my favorite financial books of all time. It's an allegory about a guy who has a terrible job, and how he overcomes challenges to achieve his dreams.
