When I got my business degree in 2011, I was ready to start my career.

I wanted to start a business, earn money, and also invest. Those were my main priorities for the past seven years.

I did all those things. Do you know what I found?

Every decision you make in life is either an investment or a waste.

Here’s what I mean:

• Browsing social media for hours is a waste of your time
• Eating junk food is a waste of your health
• Having a job that makes you miserable is a waste of your energy

Similarly:

• Working out is an investment in your health
• Spending time with people you care about is an investment in relationships and personal wellbeing
• Reading, taking courses, watching informational videos, are investments in your education

Those last three things are all good. And investing in your education has the highest return on investment. Why?