Powerful Student's Stories #10 - How My Learning Mindset Changed My Money Mindset

I’ve spent a lot of money on education.

A while ago, I paid $1000 just for one month of access to a course on making YouTube videos. Was it worth it? Maybe. Maybe not. But that’s not the point. The point is: I tried it.

And you know what? I was actually super invested—because I had paid so much for it. It made me take it more seriously. That’s something I’ve realized over time: sometimes, the material needs to cost something for us to really commit to it.

I’ve bought tons of courses, tested so many education apps, played around with creator tools, and even dove into education games—just to see what’s out there.

But it wasn’t always like this.

From Saving Money to Investing in Learning

In my early years, I was too cautious with money when it came to education. I was afraid of wasting it on the wrong thing. I hesitated before buying courses or trying out premium tools that could help me create. I wanted certainty before I spent anything.

Now? I’ve shifted to a superlearner mindset.

Now, I give nearly everything a shot—for at least a month. I cancel subscriptions immediately so I don’t get charged again, but I let myself explore, test, and experiment. Especially when it comes to creator tools, I don’t hesitate anymore.

And it’s not just digital learning—I see spending differently everywhere.

• Buying new food at the store? If I can afford it, I get the weird fruit I’ve never tried before. Worst case? I don’t like it. Best case? New experience unlocked.

• Running a giveaway? Earlier in my life, I wouldn’t have done it—I’d see it as “losing money.” Now? I see it as an experiment. How will people react? How do I promote it? What works? What doesn’t? That’s valuable knowledge.

• Books? Yeah… I’ve bought way too many that I never fully read. But even if I only read a few pages and get one new idea, that book has already paid off.

The Real Shift: It’s About Engagement, Not Just Consumption

At the end of the day, learning isn’t just about what you buy—it’s about how you engage.

That’s why when I read, I don’t just skim. I scribble in the margins, draw quick sketches, and write my own thoughts directly around the text. It’s my way of making the content mine, of pulling ideas out of the page and into my own understanding.

And yeah, sometimes I spend a lot on education. But that investment makes me commit. If something was completely free, I might just skim it and forget about it. But when it costs something, I make sure I get my money’s worth.

This mindset shift—from spending carefully to investing in exploration—has completely changed how I see my money. Because learning isn’t a cost, it’s a strategy.

And the more experiences I collect, the more I realize… it’s always worth it.