The second question is---do you know what yesterday looked like and the business impacts you've made?
I grew up with this important lesson that encouraged continuous professional development. My parents were merchants and before computers, had a record-keeping and financial notebook entitled "BEAT
YESTERDAY". They relied on a recording log and used it to learn and build their business while demonstrating the importance of looking back and reflection of benchmarks, strategy, improvement and scaling the trajectory of business.
HOW TO BEAT YESTERDAY...
Having the mindset for continuous learning is the HOTTEST NEW SKILL today and it is no secret that when it comes to investments, one of the best you can make is in yourself. It will set you apart as you compete in the job market or for
advancing within your company.
Sadly, all too often, self-investment falls low on people's list of priorities. It becomes something that they put off until they have more money, more
time, or more motivation.
The irony of this procrastination, however, is that not taking action will actually cost you money... every month... possibly for the rest of your professional career!
"Invest in yourself. Your career is the engine of your wealth."
Paul Clitheroe - financial analyst, founder of Money magazine (Aus)
Even ambitious tech industry professionals self-identify, admitting that they don't know how to advance their careers. Yet, the roles they can pursue may offer significantly higher financial compensation, in some cases 6-figure increases per
year.
Multiply that by the remainder of your professional career and we are talking millions of dollars in increased compensation.
So ask yourself...
What is the cost of NOT investing in yourself? What can you do to ensure that you advance at the right pace for the roles and compensation you deserve?
BEGIN IDENTIFYING HOW TO "BEAT YESTERDAY"
Looking back and reflecting on your successes will provide clarity on the impacts you've had and can be the beginning of a strategy for scaling your career and business trajectory.
The next step is to invest in learning how to confidently amplify your value. Your resume, profile, conversations and interviews will show that you know your stuff. Investing in a professional development program for yourself will speed up the effect.
Use this worksheet to articulate your business impact, then schedule your discovery call with me and I'll show you how to move the needle. No strings attached.
