We can fantasize about our big goals all day, create brilliant strategies to pursue those dreams, and then recruit an amazing team of cheerleaders and mentors who stand ready to teach us, coach us, support us and believe in us, but none of these actions will matter unless you are willing, ready and able to make the investments in yourself that will spell the difference between crossing the finish line and being an almost-ran. And the most important investment you’ll need to make if you want to be successful is to spend your time wisely and well.