Why Investing in Yourself Always Beats the Stock Market

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In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, we break down why the best investment you’ll ever make isn’t in real estate, crypto, or the stock market—it’s in YOU.

Paul shares how his first real return didn’t come from Wall Street, but from investing in a mentor. That decision multiplied not just his income, but his mindset. Because while markets can crash, skills don’t. Knowledge compounds faster than interest ever could.

🔑 Key takeaways:

The highest ROI always comes from self-development.

Mentorship, books, and education expand your thinking—and your earning.

You can’t “time” your growth; you must choose it.

Invest in your mindset, because that’s what drives money toward you.

Don’t fear spending on growth; fear staying the same.

💡 Action Step:
Create a personal Growth Fund—even $50 to $500—and use it this month on something that expands your mind or your network. Watch how that investment starts paying dividends in clarity, confidence, and opportunity.

🎧 Tune in now to discover why betting on yourself is the smartest financial move you’ll ever make.

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Welcome to the Level Up Podcast. I'm your host, Paul Alex.

Speaker 1 I went from being a comp to an eight-figure entrepreneur that helps average people like you and me make money every single day.

Speaker 1 I created this podcast to help you get motivated and to crush your goals. Let's win together.
Remember, I have your six. Get ready to level up right now.

Speaker 1 What's up, everybody? Welcome back to a level up podcast. Let's talk about the best investment you'll ever make.
It's not real estate or stocks. It's actually you.

Speaker 1 When I spent my first few thousand dollars on a mentor, people thought I was crazy. They said, why not put that in the market? Because the market could crash.
My skills couldn't.

Speaker 1 See guys, knowledge compounds faster than interest ever will.

Speaker 1 If you're currently a nine-to-fiver, saving every penny, but never spending a dollar on self-growth, you're missing the highest ROI there is, guys.

Speaker 1 Books, courses, mentors, they don't just teach you skills. They change how you think.
And that's how you make money flow to you later. Don't wait until you can afford to grow.
You can't afford not to.

Speaker 1 So what I want you to do, I want you to set aside a small growth fund. It could be $50 or $500.

Speaker 1 Use it this month on something that expands your mind or your network. And watch how that investment starts paying dividends in confidence and clarity, guys.

Speaker 1 And that's how you shift from doubt to drive one move at a time, guys. So no matter where you're at in your journey, remember, guys, keep leveling up.
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