When to invest in further education as an entrepreneur
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I’m not a natural learner.
I’ve had to put a lot of effort into building the muscle of learning over the years, but despite the struggle, I know it’s worth it.
You see, most industries require you to do more learning, whether that's reading or writing research papers or attending conferences in your field.
But as entrepreneurs, it’s often a little different. We’re only going to be as good as what we know. You know that old adage: “You only know what you know”.
This means that we can be a bit left behind in our field and fail to innovate if we don't keep up with what's happening in our target market.
So, do you need an extra qualification to do this? Today we’re exploring when to consider investing in more structured learning, and whether you even need to in the first place.
I’m also sharing my top tips on how to best stay ahead of the curve in your market.
Having a few fancy letters next to your name can be impressive - but does it truly matter to you? Whether your answer is yes or no, it’s time to get stuck in and figure out how to keep on developing in the way that suits you and your business best.
LINKS:
For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/
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