Trailhead Thoughts
“Be patient with yourself. Self-growth is tender; it’s holy ground. There’s no greater investment.”
- Stephen Covey
Trail Map - Learn. Think. Act. ™
Ready to Invest in Yourself?
Every time you consider a course, coach, or book, you’re making an investment decision. But how do you really know if it’s worth it?
📚Learn
An investment isn’t just about money. It’s also your time, energy, and attention. Resources that both have value, and are limited.
Ask yourself:
What exactly am I investing in?
Why does it matter to me or my goals?
How will the investment work? What’s needed, What’s the plan?
At what cost? (time, money, effort.)
Keep in mind, you can only optimize for two of the three - time, money, quality. Choose your trade-offs wisely.
🤔Think
Use this 2×2 matrix to clarify your decision:
Can the skill be improved?
Is it needed to win?
If the answer is yes to both, that’s your green light to invest.
Process Outcome Matrix
Then reflect:
Where am I now? (current skill level.)
Where do I want to be? (desired outcome.)
What’s the best path? (coach, course, DIY?)
💪 Act
List 3 skills you’re considering improving.
Rate yourself 1 - 5 on each.
Pick ONE to invest in this quarter.
Decide how - coach, course, book, video?
Take the first step this week.
Growth doesn’t come from wishing. It comes from choosing and acting.
