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Investing in your goals isn’t something that comes easy to everyone, and may involve a lot of hard work and commitment. Some people are blessed with the resources and opportunities to make their dreams happen, whereas others have to make sacrifices and invest their time, energy, and money to accomplish their goals. Don’t judge or criticize the dreams around you, focus on your passions and make things happen. 

If you feel like you have a passion that is out of the ordinary, or on the pricey side, investing in yourself and your future isn’t a bad idea. Yes, this may be out of your own pocketbook. When you take responsibility and take action in your desired field, it is extremely satisfying and inspires others around you. 

If you are a student following your dreams, and unsure about the future and what it holds, investing a large amount of money seems excessive and possibly even daunting. 

Make a list of pros and cons that go hand-in-hand with investing in a goal such as trade school or even a switch in degrees. Sometimes as students, we learn as we go. We make marks in the sand, and either dig holes into them or continue exploring the beach. 

Will investing a certain percentage in your education, taking out loans, or even supplementing options in your degree benefit you in the end? What are the cons to this choice? 

If you are spending money on a task or goal that could essentially triple your income or take-home value once you are qualified, it’s absolutely worth it!

When you look into the future and see yourself working twice as hard to make your dreams happen, is it worth thinking back and wondering, why didn’t I move or act sooner?

It’s separate and different from funding a new bag, car, or vacation. There is no need to feel shameful or guilty for desiring a successful future and following your passion! 

You are investing in a piece of your life and seed to a plant that is your career to flourish and continue flourishing. 

It’s both brilliant and respectable to have a side gig to fall back onto.

It shows you are both prepared and interested in making money and what’s trendy. 

If you have a dream or a passion that you are contemplating following and investing into, do it! You are worth the money that can be made back, significantly if it increases your worth and qualifications financially.

You are your best investment. With inflation costs and the unpredictable future in the next couple of years it’s been, it’s not only wise but almost necessary to have a side passion! 

Investing in your goals and passions fulfills needs you didn’t even know you had. If you are on edge about your decision, make a logical plan and spoil yourself! You are absolutely worth it and more. 

Follow your dreams and get prepared while you are early into your career, the outcome and reward are worth it.

Hi! My name is Savanna Kerr. I was born in Hawaii/grew up in Seattle. I attend GCU and I am studying professional writing and psychology. I was previously a journalist and eventually head editor for my school newspaper in high school called The Kolus. I am looking forward to being on this team!