When I read the phrase "put your money to work" I usually think of trading but it's much more than that as you point out.

Investing in ourselves is so important that I can't stress it enough. I think that what you do every Friday is a way to invest in yourself too. By looking at your expenses you're taking time to learn about yourself, how you spend money, how you're dealing with debts, finding smarter ways to increase your financials, etc.

Thanks for sharing your insights!