In my early years in business, I chased results.
Today, I chase learning.
Here’s why this quote stuck with me:
“Investing in your mind is the best investment you can make in your entire life.”
It’s not just a lovely saying. It’s a strategy.
After 20+ years building companies and leading teams, I can tell you:
1. Your mind compounds faster than money.
Books, mentors, mistakes; they all add up.
And the return? Better decisions. Better direction. Better outcomes.
2. Every problem gets easier when you get smarter.
Whether it’s a market shift or a team challenge, the sharper your thinking, the faster you find the way forward.
3. No one can take knowledge away from you.
You can lose deals, clients or capital.
But what’s in your head? That stays. And it keeps paying off.
It took me years (and a few costly lessons) to learn this:
If you’re not growing your thinking, you’re slowing your progress.
Learning isn’t a luxury. It’s the fuel for everything else. – Ali Aydan
Ali Aydan: What’s fuelling your growth?
•