Many athletes may not invest in themselves due to various reasons such as financial constraints, lack of awareness about the benefits, or simply prioritizing short-term gains over long-term development.Investing in oneself as an athlete involves committing time, effort, and resources into training, education, and wellness. Investment is not in money alone, but in time, energy, focus & attention.Below are some of the reasons why athletes aren't investing in theirselves.1. Fear of failure2. You believe in low effort and high reward.3. You don't believe in yourself enough.4. You do not understand the concept of investment.5. You think you have time It's crucial for athletes to recognize the value of self-investment not just for immediate gains but for sustainable success in their sport.If you found this episode helpful, share it with a fellow athlete to help them on their quest to achieve their sports goals. Want me to answer your questions here on the show, send a mail to [email protected] If you found anything useful on the podcast, please leave a RATING AND REVIEW so other young athletes like yourself can find and benefit from the podcast. To learn how to SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING on the show, head to www.athletemaestro.com/subscribe. For more on Athlete Maestro visit athletemaestro.com Find me on social media Instagram - @tolaogunlewe Twitter - @tolaogunlewesportsperformance, sportsmindset, studentathlete, collegeathlete, eliteathlete