Rossa Martin Performance

The phrasing shown in this photo can be interpreted multiple ways. Some will respond reflexively and defensively and others will take the time to reflect and discern the true meaning of the message.

Here’s the thing- while value may be subjective and primarily based upon perception (everyone in New York is unlikely to think the same pizza place is the best), the fact is there are clear differences between things that are considered to be a cost and those which are an investment.

I’ve learned this the hard way, as have any of you who used to buy cheap things until you learned you ended up spending more money replacing them than you would had you bought the more expensive, higher quality product with a better warranty.

The difference is now people are still trying to “go cheap” when it comes to their own development as a professional. Quick fixes, easy options, more, more, more!

It’s eerily similar to how consuming mass quantities of cheap food may fill a hole temporarily but will never nourish you long-term.

One way or another it will COST you in the long run.

My parents grew up poor, and raised my brother and I with frugal mindsets as well, but one thing they told us to NEVER skimp on was education or experiences that allowed us to grow. Everyone has a budget and needs to stay true to that- but chances are if you constantly keep saying you cannot afford something you are likely not taking a hard enough look at an alternative strategy or re-evaluating your priorities.

If your professional career depended on finding solutions, you would likely do so.

This message is call to action for you to think; where are you skimping where you shouldn’t be? If you are an athlete, do you really believe free training is better? If you are hosting a conference, do you really want to do everything as cheap as possible? If you are spending your weekend at a seminar, does putting as little skin in the game as you can really help your learning?

I don’t know your answers, but I know this- one way or another…we all end up paying more than we’d like to for something. The outcome of that thing also depends on what you do with it.
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