That big time stuff

When I was a freshman in the university, my impression about an “investment” was some big time stuff that requires at least some hundred thousand and all the time in the world to spend so you can just focus on making it bigger and bigger and bigger. In short, something highly correlated to being rich, but not necessarily famous. The idea was really captivating, especially for someone like me whose cash funds came from my parents in the form of allowance, and the compensation from my “rakets” or sideline jobs. It never occurred to me to validate my impression of investment until my junior year because I had to start taking my major subjects. Only then I realized that yes, investment has something to do with money. So was was I 100% correct? Partially.

Generally, investment is about turning your money into an asset in hopes of earning more money. You can definitely invest into something, harvest its earnings, and build wealth in time. You may focus on your investment full time, or while pursuing another career, or while having a professional to look over it.  These type of investments take the form of stocks, bonds, securities, and real estate, business etc.

In another context, you don’t really need to have money to start an investment. If you have time to allot and passion to do it, then benefits will come ASAP or in the near future. These assets are your family, friends, girlfriend/boyfriend, hobby, and sometimes your career.

Investment is still a big time stuff for me. Yes, it does require money and/or time, and will get bigger and bigger in the future. You may or may not become super rich financially when your investment matures in the future, but you will surely be wise, and better in life than today.

I would like to know your idea of investment. Please share yours in the comments section below.