Your Greatest Investment
Your Greatest Investment
Harken back seven years ago to 2001. A few short months prior to 9/11, the Dow Jones average hit its yearly high on May 21, 2001 closing at 11,337.92. Here we are, seven years later and as of this writing (12/10/08) the "Dow" mid-afternoon was at 8,743.50.
Had you followed traditional financial advice to be fully invested for the "long term", your portfolio would actually be worth 22.89 % less than it was seven long years ago. Not only have long term investments failed to yield returns, the markets are in turmoil amidst faltering financial firms, mortgage giants, the big 3 auto makers and a "bail-out" scenario that is questionable at best.
The mid-size organization, entrepreneur or local "ma & pa" establishment aren't privy to a bail-out. For them it's simply sink or swim.
Armed with the knowledge of where your investments were, and where they now are, what about your future? You want a better tomorrow, so what do you invest in today?
What is the one "wise" and prudent investment that won't falter, that will continue to grow exponentially, and fund not only your future, but your "dreams"? There is only one such investment.
My expert opinion is, that going forward you absolutely have to invest in a sure thing! Without question the greatest "investment" you can ever make... is in you!
Examine your own value and worth. Take inventory of the investment that you have made in education, training and experience. When and how will that investment pay off? Are past earnings a measure of your "potential"? Or of your future "worth"?
Only you can look deep inside yourself and know the true worth and value that you alone possess, and bring to the marketplace.
Where ever I go, the most frequently asked question I receive is "Tom, how can I make more money?" The answer is simple... you have to become "worth" more!
While things are slow, take advantage of the opportunity which is available to you now, to prepare for your future success by developing your professional and personal “value”.
While you can’t control the markets, you are still in the unique position of being able to control your own destiny. By investing in yourself today, you will be able to govern both your tomorrows, and your future "worth".
Your Greatest Investment - To learn more about this author, visit Thomas H. Swank's Website.
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A lot has changed in the past 7 years... or has it?
Harken back seven years ago to 2001. A few short months prior to 9/11, the Dow Jones average hit its yearly high on May 21, 2001 closing at 11,337.92. Here we are, seven years later and as of this writing (12/10/08) the "Dow" mid-afternoon was at 8,743.50.
Had you followed traditional financial advice to be fully invested for the "long term", your portfolio would actually be worth 22.89 % less than it was seven long years ago. Not only have long term investments failed to yield returns, the markets are in turmoil amidst faltering financial firms, mortgage giants, the big 3 auto makers and a "bail-out" scenario that is questionable at best.
The mid-size organization, entrepreneur or local "ma & pa" establishment aren't privy to a bail-out. For them it's simply sink or swim.
Armed with the knowledge of where your investments were, and where they now are, what about your future? You want a better tomorrow, so what do you invest in today?
What is the one "wise" and prudent investment that won't falter, that will continue to grow exponentially, and fund not only your future, but your "dreams"? There is only one such investment.
My expert opinion is, that going forward you absolutely have to invest in a sure thing! Without question the greatest "investment" you can ever make... is in you!
Examine your own value and worth. Take inventory of the investment that you have made in education, training and experience. When and how will that investment pay off? Are past earnings a measure of your "potential"? Or of your future "worth"?
Only you can look deep inside yourself and know the true worth and value that you alone possess, and bring to the marketplace.
Where ever I go, the most frequently asked question I receive is "Tom, how can I make more money?" The answer is simple... you have to become "worth" more!
While things are slow, take advantage of the opportunity which is available to you now, to prepare for your future success by developing your professional and personal “value”.
While you can’t control the markets, you are still in the unique position of being able to control your own destiny. By investing in yourself today, you will be able to govern both your tomorrows, and your future "worth".
Your Greatest Investment - To learn more about this author, visit Thomas H. Swank's Website.
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