Often people immediately think of investing with your assets, your money. I look at investing differently. Investing in my most valuable resources (assets): time, energy and money.

My time and energy are limited resources because both are limited. Like you, I have 24 hours in a day. And health, my mental and physical energy are my most important food source for living. The fitter and more vital I am, the better I perform and enjoy life. When I don't take good care of myself and my energy level drops, it affects my results and therefore my bottom line. 

How do you start investing?

To start investing time, energy and money with the goal of living and doing business unlimited in freedom, it is important to take a forward-looking and strategic approach:

1. Awareness and growth mindset

Start by realizing that your time, energy and money are not expenses, but investments in your future. This mindshift will make you more conscious of your resources and focus on the potential returns rather than just the expenses.

See also my book tips at the bottom of these Empowered Letters. Books that have helped me to my own mindshift: from fear of losing to looking forward to new growth and gains on a personal and business level.

No longer focus on losing, but start focusing on what gains it brings you.

2. Evaluate your current situation

Analyze how you are currently spending your time, energy and money. Identify areas where you are inefficient or wasting resources. Where is time, energy and money leaking into your life and business? This insight will help you make better choices for future investments.

3. Set clear goals

Define what "unlimited freedom living and doing business" means to you. We all say we want freedom and autonomy in our lives and work. But when I ask what freedom means to you and HOW you then want to live and also grow in business, they mostly remain general and non-concrete interpretations of freedom. 

Make it as concrete as possible. Envision HOW you want to live and undertake unlimited freedom. Set concrete, measurable short- and long-term goals. This will guide your growth and investment decisions.

4. Invest in yourself

Personal development is a crucial investment. Spend time and money on training, courses and skills that will help you grow as a leader and entrepreneur. This increases your capacity to create more value in the future and stay healthy strong in your mind, body and spirit.

I am founder vane Investeerjij.com. My industry where I post weekly and share my experiences about invest in yourself, invest in your business and invest in your future. For me, then, directly the foundation and vision of my business Health & Business Strategy. By investing in your health, in your business and in your future, you clear your path to live and do business on your terms. 

Living your dream life and running a successful business in which you are free to spend unlimited your time and energy on those things that matter.

5. Build multiple revenue streams

Invest in creating multiple revenue streams that do not all constantly require your time and energy. So differentiate your cash flows, your income streams, and your strategy. This could be by setting up an online business, investing in real estate, or developing digital products. Look for the business model and revenue model that best suits you and the way you want to live and do business now and in the future.

I have been working on building multiple income streams for years. I now have more than 5 different income streams. Several in my own business as well as by investing in multiple assets, including real estate, investing, precious metals, crypto, crowdfunding. In this way, I have realized financial peace and independence, which now allows me to live and do business on my terms.

Meanwhile, I have also worked with several premium clients on their own investment and income streams strategy, so they now have a clear plan to also grow from financial peace, to financial independence and eventually financial freedom. The compunding effect (the effect of stacking) is great, and if you do it strategically smart you achieve more in less time.

Also read my blog: Revenue streams for your business: How do you create multiple revenue streams?

6. Optimize your health and lifestyle

Invest in your physical and mental health. A good balance in your life allows you to work more effectively and make better decisions. This can mean investing time and money in healthy eating, regular exercise and stress management.

Healthy living in your own style. How healthy is your lifestyle and where are you leaving returns? Determine for yourself what the energy leaks are in your life. Where are you surrendering too much energy, relative to what it is giving you? Think about your environment, who you surround yourself with, what you do. How healthy are you living, taking care of yourself and eating/drinking/moving/sleeping well so that your physical energy is high and stays high?

7. Timemanagement, TIME LEADERSHIP

Time management I have traded that word for time leadership. I want my time to be leading. Time is not coming back and therefore I want to spend my time on those things and people that matter.

Learn to manage your time efficiently. Use techniques such as timeboxing or the Pomodoro technique to increase your productivity. Delegate or automate tasks that do not directly contribute to your long-term goals.

Invest in yourself, invest in your business and invest in your future

Achieve greater returns and grow profitably on a personal and business level

8. Financial insights

Invest time in learning about personal finance and investment strategies. Knowledge about budgeting, investing and tax optimization can help you make your money work smarter. 

And that goes for your private finances as well as the finances in your business. Make sure you know your numbers.

I am a very good "treasurer and keeper. From a young age, I have always worked and saved. I spend less than what comes in, so I always have a financial cushion in case of unexpected expenses. I apply the same principle in my business. I pay myself a good salary from which I can live healthily. Then I invest a large part of my profits directly back into my business and my other assets (#compund effect).

9. Strategic networking

Invest in building a strong network. Relationships can lead to new opportunities, partnerships and insights that are valuable to your business and personal growth.

I wrote about it at length two weeks ago in my Empowered Letters, so hereHow to get greater returns by networking strategically.

10. Start small and consistent to scale faster

Start with small, manageable investments and build up gradually. Consistency is more important than large, one-time actions. Get in the habit of regularly investing in your future.

The effect of compounding is profound. Allowing you to grow faster and get more return from yourself, your business and your financial future. With every change and new step you take from now on, you will achieve your desired results faster. Your value increases, the value of your business increases and the value of your financial assets increases.

11. Evaluate and adjust your strategy

Regular evaluation of your investments is crucial. Determine what is working and what is not, and be prepared to adjust your strategy based on results and changing circumstances. Are you still spending your time and energy on the right things? Is it delivering you profitable growth? More impact, more sales and profits? More freedom? How can you get more return on your investments of time, energy and money? What knobs do you have to turn to optimize your strategy so that it will deliver you more for less time and energy investments. Investments at the expense of you and your freedom, those are not profitable growth strategies right?

By optimizing your own strategy and applying your principles, you create a strong foundation for building a life and business that meet your conditions and your definition of profitable growth and freedom. 

This process takes time, patience and perseverance. Stay focused on your long-term goals. And in the meantime, enjoy your life, enjoy what you do and celebrate your successes.

One Life.

Lead it. 

 Live it.

Have a great week,

Gerdi

Strategically smart business and living on your own terms,

so you can spend your time and energy on those things that matter.

Whenever you are ready:

✅ 1:1 Leadership Coaching - starting at 6 months
Successful women leaders and entrepreneurs looking to grow in revenue and freedom. From 6 months on a subscription model basis, executive and leadership coaching. Completely free, based on your needs I stand beside you as a strategic business partner. Because as Leader of your Future, you want to live and do business on your terms with unlimited freedom. Investing in your leadership position, your value, the value of your company and the value of your financial future.

Including your own strategic plan for building multiple revenue streams by strategically investing your time, energy and your money smartly.

✅ 1:1 Program Unlimited Freedom - 16 weeks or 6 months (based on subscription model)
Achieve remarkable leadership and a profitable strategy in 16 weeks, so you know exactly what you need to do to achieve your goals. Want to take a new step and go full steam ahead with their own business. Be strong in their leadership position and get paid for the value you deliver.

✅ Group Program onMarket Profitable - 3 months

In 3 months working by yourself in my Online Academy on your remarkable leadership position and a profitable strategy, so you know exactly what you need to do to achieve your goals. 

Live Q&A sessions every 2 weeks (including recordings)

Extra Bonus: 1:1 1-hour Strategic DeepDive 

✅ Tailored Strategic Consulting 

No need for a long-term collaboration? But do you need concrete and quick strategic advice, which you can start working with immediately afterwards? Can be scheduled directly for 1 hour or 1 day.

✅ Health & Business Club - The Community for Future Leaders
Where healthy living, healthy business and a healthy financially free future are central. Focused on female leadership, strategic networking, cocreation, personal, business and financial growth. 

Both online and offline (collaboration and networking), Learn & Connect Lunch meetings, Business meetings, Masterminds, Guest speakers, company visits, private group communications for questions, interaction, networking and 1:1 mentoring. 

For ambitious, visionary women leaders and entrepreneurs who want to grow both personally and professionally. For more impact, revenue and freedom to live your life and business on your terms.

Waiting list (starts after summer):
✅ Monthly - Online Leaders Learn & Connect Business Meetings
Every month an online Business Meeting with content and connection.
A relevant topic each month with master class, templates and live Q&A 

After summer vacation, I will start monthly: Leaders Learn & Connect Business Meetings 

Every month you can participate in an online networking meeting online. Every month I cover a topic and give an online Workshop about it. An interactive session where you not only enrich your knowledge but also become part of a powerful group of ambitious leaders and entrepreneurs. 

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✅ Retreat Health & Business Meeting on Terschelling
Working with a group of like-minded people on health, mental/physical health, healthy and nutritious food, active outdoor activities, business meetings and workshops. Several days "out of office" and surround yourself with a group of like-minded people who, like you, want to grow as a healthy leader in a healthy and growing business and financially healthy future. For anyone who wants to grow in their own healthy way.

Living life as a healthy leader of a healthy future-proof business and financially sound future.

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PS. Also want to become the visionary leader of your life and business? Schedule a free appointment with me. I will be happy to discuss what opportunities and growth possibilities I foresee for you. 

Book tips:

Books that have helped me: 

Health: Mental, Mindset, Psychology & Personal Growth

Growing pains - Ray Klaassens
The 8th Habit - Stephen R. Covey
Thinking Fast & Slow - Daniel Kahneman
Rich Dad Poor Dad - Robert Kiyosaki
Think and Grow Rich - Napoleon Hill
Influence - Robert B Cialdini

PS. I have a whole book list. If you are interested and would like to receive my favorite books list? Send me a message and I'll send you my favorites list. Sharing = multiplying.

As Leader of Your Future = Living and Entrepreneurship on Your Own Terms