Before Fitz Villafuerte became a Registered Financial Planner (RFP), he was already a learner—and not just of finance. His first self-taught skills weren’t from business school or financial seminars. They came from the internet.
“If you check my LinkedIn profile, you’ll see that I have a good number of endorsements for Social Media Marketing, SEO, and even Online Reputation Management,” he told Financial Adviser PH. “They were given by peers whom I was able to learn from and work with before I became a Registered Financial Planner.”
Fitz didn’t wait for credentials to start growing. He consumed blogs, websites, and books on topics that interested him. “I learned about personal finance, business, productivity, investments, blogging, and so much more,” he said. His hunger for learning wasn’t limited to just money—it extended to anything that could expand his value and skill set.
More than just reading, he put what he learned into action. Through content creation and hands-on experimentation, he developed a range of skills that would later support his personal brand and business ventures.
“Your education determines your execution. You can’t do what you don’t know,” Fitz said. For him, this isn’t just a quote—it’s a lifestyle. Every new concept he studied led to another door of opportunity.
Even after building wealth and a solid career in finance, he still keeps learning. It’s not about chasing degrees. It’s about staying relevant. “I also worked on building new skills,” he added, emphasizing the importance of upskilling in an economy that never stays still.
Fitz believes that the most valuable habit anyone can develop—regardless of profession—is curiosity. Whether it’s understanding a new marketing tool, picking up a book on productivity, or exploring a new investment model, he sees learning as a long-term investment with compounding returns.
In a world where industries shift quickly and careers evolve constantly, Fitz’s journey is proof that knowledge is your most adaptable asset. What you learn today could be what sets you apart tomorrow.
