These days we focus on the cost of everything, and neglect the price of nothing.
Let me ask you this, how often do you consider the price you pay for sitting still and doing nothing?
The people I meet and talk to through my Look, Learn, Leap! initiative find this to be one of their biggest blind spots.
For example, they thought taking a day from work to attend a FREE seminar on personal development would have cost them too much money. What they later realize is that they paid a bigger price by not going to the seminar, and what they ended up losing was more valuable in the long run. They missed an opportunity to speak better, have more confidence, learn about their strengths, and meet people who are successful and who are willing to share their success stories. These few things could have directly improved negotiation skills, leading to an increase in salary or a better paying job.
I hope this painted a good enough picture of how impactful nothing is. It could be the most expensive thing you ever paid for.
Note: I’m still working on the Look, Learn, Leap! platform and will let everyone know when it is done. Life has been soooo interesting over the years and I would LOVE to share the lessons I’ve picked up along the way. To look, learn, and leap is one of the most important ones.