Living in a world where everything is considered to be money, it is very easy to be carried away with the pursuit of wealth and other material possessions.
However, one crucial aspect that people often neglect is the importance of building capacity before acquiring assets. This approach to life is not only a guarantee to sustainable wealth and growth but also helps in making informed and wise decisions that can lead to long-term success.
With the way the world is evolving now, it is very possible to get into the trap of comparing yourself with others fluting their wealth, the luxurious house and cars on social media platforms which can stir the heart to wish for immediate success.
The pressure to keep up with this kind of lifestyle perceived online and maintain the standards can lead to impulsive decisions, such as acquiring assets without a solid foundation. While feeding our lives on social media daily, we should not also forget that it only highlights and showcases the people's success, not when they are struggling and their failures. It’s essential to understand that building a solid foundation takes time, effort, and patience.
Building capacity simply means investing in yourself, your skills, and your knowledge before making significant financial commitments. One of the ways one can build oneself is by learning a skill, it will definitely pay off if not now but in the future, there is a greater chance to earn more in the future when you have a skill that is needed. acquiring new skills can give you a competitive edge. Then one should consider financial literacy, this means understanding the need for budgeting, saving, making potential investments and how to manage financial debts. This understanding is very important as it helps you make wise decisions on your finances and avoid financial instability.
Networking and good relationships are also important for building capacity. I have a mentor who normally says that there is nothing money can buy that a good relationship can't buy, meaning a relationship is also an investment worth investing in. Good relationship
can provide you with the necessary support you need when challenges come, they are there to give advice, and can slot give you opportunities to leverage on that are invaluable. These connections can help you strive and overcome the complexities of life and how to acquire and manage your assets effectively
Lastly building capacity need consistency and resilience, learning something a new thing sometimes is a difficult task, one can start with motivation but at the long run you may face some challenges, at this point one have to be determined and stay consistent in learning, also build a strong relationship one have to develop the right attitude to tolerate the excess of others and then one have to learn how to adjust to changes when need arises.This is particularly important in today’s volatile economic environment, where being adaptable can help you navigate challenges successfully.
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