After some recent research conducted for a client, I was baffled to find that over 60 percent of business professionals conduct very little if any self-development. Yes, you are busy, yes you are fatigued and yes you need to invest in you.

The issue stems from many individuals stating how busy they are however:

1. We are all busy yet some handle issues better than others.

2. Busyness is sometimes folly for procrastination.

3. Busyness is attributed to poor time utilization.

4. Many await organizations to invest in employees.

After many years of research in this field, it is deplorable to believe that your organization is responsible for self-development. After all, the term does begin with you in mind. Self Mastery is required for all fields and business positions if you desire advancement. Individuals must be responsible for becoming educated on the company, the industry and the customers the organizations serve.

Read books, listen to podcasts or enroll in an accredited or non-degreed university program. Spend time reading newspapers and other periodicals to awake your corporate assets-but do something.

Here is a question to ponder; if you were your employer what might you think of your efforts. To be in the field of play you must get out of the stands!