I've invested $103,200+ in myself over the past 12 mos. Over the past six years, I'd say at least 50k+ a year in coaches, masterminds, courses, therapists, healers, and consultants.

Why on earth would I share this with you?

Because investing in yourself is one of the most important decisions you can make, and I want you to do the same before life escapes you.

I made my first 5k investment to attend an event in 2016. It was a lot of money for me. I was going through a divorce. My business partner left. My revenue was declining. I was unhealthy and overweight. I was depressed. I was alone and fucking terrified.

I made that decision because I had nothing to lose. Was the actual event content transformational? No, but it's who I became from the process.

Since then, I met and married the love of my life, conquered my addiction to alcohol, and made $20,126,828 in sales.

Looking back now, committing to myself was one of my best decisions.

I was inspired.
I felt connected.
I discovered new possibilities.
I learned new ideas.
I became empowered to change.

I unlocked a different trajectory, a new path on my journey.

To build my confidence.
To grow my skills faster.
To heal my trauma.
To see my potential.
To love me.

To explore the world and live in the moment. Free.

Instead of investing in themselves, most people would::
- Buy a bigger house, nicer car
- Stash money in a 401k
- Start yet another project or venture
- Take more vacation
- Seek relief party, gamble

Squirreling away their resources for some scarce future or escaping the monotony of the present.They don't value the investment in themselves. They don't see the ROI because they don't trust themselves. They don't know any different.A conditioned set of patterns. Full of stories they tell themselves. Comfortable and afraid.

Like I was.

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I'll leave you with a little story about Bruno and Simon that I had chatGPT write.

Once upon a time in a lush, green forest, there lived two creatures, each with their own approach to life. Bruno the Bear was strong, resourceful, and could provide for himself all year round. On the other hand, there was Simon the Squirrel, who saved every single acorn he could find, hoping to create a stockpile for the winter.

Bruno the Bear was skilled at catching fish from the river, picking berries, and finding honey in beehives. He would eat just enough to satisfy his hunger and leave the rest for other creatures. Bruno was confident in his abilities and never worried about the approaching winter months.

Simon the Squirrel was quite the opposite. He was constantly scurrying around, collecting acorns and hiding them in his secret stash. He was so determined to save every acorn that he barely took the time to enjoy life, always fearing the scarcity of winter.

One day, while Simon was away from his stash, a mischievous gang of raccoons discovered his hidden treasure. Intrigued by the massive collection, they decided to take all the acorns for themselves. They quickly gathered the acorns and disappeared without a trace.

As winter approached, Simon went to check his stockpile, only to find it completely empty. Panic-stricken, he realized he had nothing to eat during the cold months ahead. His obsession with hoarding acorns had left him vulnerable, and now he faced the harsh reality of having no food for the winter.

Bruno noticed Simon's distress and decided to help his fellow forest dweller. He invited Simon to join him as he gathered food, teaching the squirrel how to be resourceful and adaptable. They caught fish together, found berries, and even shared some honey.

Throughout the winter, Bruno and Simon worked together to provide for themselves and their forest friends. Simon learned that being resourceful and adaptable was just as important as saving for the future. He also realized that he needed to find a balance between preparing for the unknown and enjoying the present moment.

When spring finally arrived, Simon was grateful for the lessons he had learned from Bruno. He continued to save acorns, but he also took time to appreciate the beauty of the forest and the company of his friends.

And so, the tale of Bruno the Bear and Simon the Squirrel taught the inhabitants of the forest the importance of balance and adaptability in life. By learning from each other and working together, they were able to not only survive but thrive in their beautiful forest home.

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