What would the market be reporting about the stock code ASX:YOU. Would it be enticing enough that investors would take notice, get excited and buy up stock in YOU?
What’s the story of ASX:YOU?
Are YOU growing, developing, learning and maturing, or has YOU become stale, boring, uninteresting, uninnovative and going backwards?
I decided a long time ago that the more I invested in YOU (being ME), the faster I would gain the tools to be more successful for the long term.
The journey never stops. If a company stops growing and has no intention to grow and is not interested in growing, would you invest in this share? Would employees be excited to work for this type of company?
How does ASX:YOU rate to ASX:OTHERS?
What should YOU be doing?
I’m obsessed with learning growing and being better. The faster I grow, the more I can share with others and help others grow. The more experience I gain and the faster I fail and the more mistakes I make, the better position I am to make better decisions and the more likely I am to succeed and ‘own’ more tools for the future. Any new skills and experiences gained last with YOU for life also, so YOU have a longer time available to be more successful. I’m turning 34 next week and I’m very excited about the future. The more I read, research, hear great speakers, experience, attend learning events and meet interesting people, the faster I will grow.
Something that David Parkin, my lecturer and former Carlton premiership coach said to us on Day one of University back in 1997 was something I have never forgotten. He said, “What have you done today to work towards your long term goals?” This question has stuck with me and put things in perspective. Most 18 year olds cant see past this Saturday night let alone contemplate their future every day. I have a ‘David Parkin reminder’ in my diary every Monday and Friday.
My staff need goals (personal and work goals are closely tied in my opinion) otherwise they have no purpose. Everything changes once you have clear goals. The next phone call or email you respond to will change when you have clear goals. Your desk will clear. Your priorities will change. If working for me or my company doesn’t fit in to my staff members’ long term goals, then I’m not the place for them – and that’s great to know, because I only want engaged people where I can help make an impact on their life.
When I ask at interview, ‘what are your long term goals?’, I’m not looking for the right answer. I’m looking to dig into a person’s motivations and find out what it is they really want in life. I may not be able to help this person and I’d rather help by pointing them in the right direction.
So, lets look at the performance of ASX:YOU now, in 6 months, 12 months, 2 years and 3 years. I’d love to hear how your share price is tracking (and I’m not talking about your net worth, but rather, your self development and future potential).
My investment in ME is something I’m very proud of and passionate about although some may perceive ME as being selfish. It kind of sounds selfish investing in ME, but infact, most of my time is actually spent investing in OTHERS. So if you’re looking for the best long-term investment ever, my hot tip is: Invest in YOU.
You can apply my theory to your stock portfolio, to your current employees and even to your stock of friends if you choose. Do you like hanging around stale people? Got any slow dying stocks in there? Clean them out.