I once spent $5,000 on a makeup course. Back then, I was on the edge of burnout. Years in corporate world. Chasing promotions. At some point, I knew I needed something different. I wanted to think in new ways. I wanted to stretch my creativity. I wanted my weekends to feel alive again. Surrounded by color, brushes, and creative energy, I felt alive again. That playful step was a turning point. It taught me there are no limits to how you can invest in yourself: ➟ exercising ➟ buying books ➟ taking courses ➟ going to therapy ➟ prioritizing sleep ➟ eating quality food ➟ joining conferences ➟ pursuing a new education Later, my own health challenges led me to study integrative nutrition and functional medicine - the foundation for my new career. Of course in this new career, I’ve kept investing - to stay up to date, meet leading experts, and grow my network. That’s why I flew to San Diego for a recent conference. I felt so proud writing all my credentials on my attendee badge - even...