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Building wealthisnt always about smart investing.
It can also be about smart spending.
Experiences like attending conferences and traveling can lead to opportunities that reshape careers, expand networks and broaden perspectives.
Here are four ways spending on the right experiencescan lead to lasting financial growth.
One experience that comes to mind is attending niche industry conferences or workshops, he said.
But the connections I made there were invaluable.
Ultimately, new places can expand your horizons and your growth.
No grand strategy, no LinkedIn verbiage just documenting what I was learning.
Those articles unwittingly paved a way for me onto Forbes Business Council (alongside a membership fee).
Horner explained that the opportunity to contribute was a complete surprise and she wasnt expecting much when she applied.
But she found that she suddenly had a platform to share deeper insights aboutvideo marketing and entrepreneurship.
And then out of nowhere, my thoughts on different subjects became sought-after.
Speaking opportunities followed naturally.
Each event connected me with people who became mentors, collaborators and, eventually, clients.
The wealth-building happened organically, almost as a byproduct.
The real value came from the web connection of incredible people who read those articles or attended those talks.
They challenged my thinking, shared opportunities and helped Lemonlight grow in ways I never imagined.
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