Dean Graziosi Weekly Wisdom #152 - Grandma's Secret Success Recipe

There's a saying, "what comes around, goes around." It is often brought up when we experience some sort of slight in our life.

This week, Dean shares a different perspective on this old adage that will show you how to make a HUGE difference in your life - right now. And it comes not from some business or success guru...but straight from Dean's grandmother. Don't miss this one...

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Great subject Dean!

Brad Thomsen's picture

Thanks for the reminder.

It truly is the Golden Rule, isn't it.

Just sent positive text messages to my kids. More to follow.

Family Endorsement Is Great!!!

Captain777's picture

Listening to this video makes me realize how important it is to receive family endorsement. Both of my parents are gone, and I live alone with only Molly who is a gold mine of encouragement. I feel the loss, but I praise God for the wonderful encouragement from my daughter. Helping and encouraging others is of paramount importance in our lives. Thank you Dean for the reminder to be thankful for the blessings we have AND to encourage others often and be a real blessing to them. Dean you are a continual blessing and a source of encouragement to me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!

I love your Gramma!

steinway024's picture

We never know how much we are going to impact other people. Your grandmother really shaped your life and you honor her to share it with us. AND she was apparently a great cook. Think I'll make more of the fabulous spaghetti sauce!
Once in a while, my son, now 25, will repeat to me something I told him years ago. Wow he was really listening, really absorbing - we have to be sure we say the right things - the encouraging things, because what we teach, either purposefully or just by being - is going to make a lasting impact.

Thanks Dean

steve and veronica's picture

For more wisdom. I did thank my sister Alison this week for going in on our latest deal. And I thanked you Dean you helped a lot with us closing this deal also. I hope that some day we will be able to help a lot more people also.

God bless the DG Family

Steve and Veronica

Thank you Dean for sharing.

Your Grandmother new how to "pay it forward" thats for sure. A day or so ago, I saw the picture of Brody on your lap and I stopped momentarily to enjoy it as he is so cute. Today hearing you share I was reminded of little Brody and I imagined you as the little boy in your Grandmothers care. It brings warm feelings to my heart and soul because it is pure love and I know how special you were to her. Because of what she instilled in you she has enriched the lives of so many people then and now and going forward as I am sure little Brody and Breana will continue to carry the torch. Good job Carmella. Thank you so much Dean for allowing us into your life and for all the wisdom you bring to us. We are richly blessed in unimaginable ways.

Genuine positive strokes...

jade_east's picture

...definitely build connections and provide support. Often, we don't realize the power of the small comment, the smile, the thank you, the acknowledgement --- the ripple effect.

Dean

smurfy's picture

You made me think of my dad. This is a long story, but I'll make it short. He came here from Romania when he was 20 years old and didn't speak English. He joined the Army. It's against the law to join the service and not be able to speak English, lol, but that didn't stop him. Anyway, my dad is an incredible man. I didn't always think so, and I was the black sheep in my family. I know I hurt both him and my mom a lot when I was growing up. Anyway, just the other day I "tagged" him in a photo on my Facebook photos. I posted, "That's my DAD! Love you, Dad :-)". After that, some other people commented on the photo, and I did again. I was gushing all about how he's 87 years old and has accomplished so much in his life (we've been trying to get him to write a book) and today when I went over there for dinner, he brought Facebook up and asked me who it was I was telling all these things to about him and I said just a friend, but he was so proud and beaming that I was proud of him and this is making me cry because if you only knew how much I put my folks thru, well, never mind. I am seriously very grateful to God for letting me come to my senses so my dad can know how much I love and respect him before it's too late. Anyways, I guess this is sort of inline with your vlog theme. Thanks for always getting us to dig deep, Dean.

What goes around comes back around again.

Wening C.'s picture

Thank you Dean and DG family. For sharing all your experiences.
To me life is like a path it is how you travel it.

Thank you Deans for sharing your good and bad things in life and for take the good out of the bad and using it to help us achieve our goals.
I personally have learn lots of good things from my Mother and Grand mother with all her old sayings and kindness to others. Like “Every litter thing in life matters it is how you take it“. -Santa Santana
Of course it is translated but it is amazing how she lived her life so simple with no school and with so much wisdom.

Dean Thank you for the wisdom of commenting us back in living life not hunting a living.

“A most important key to successful leadership is your ability to direct and challenge the very best that is in those who you lead“.
-Author Unknown

Best Regards,

Wening
(Fort Lee, NJ)

It is the simplest of things to give someone...a compliment

it doesn't cost a thing but it can produce the biggest returns!
Thanks for the reminder Dean and thank you for this site and all you do!

sowing

chuckmc's picture

Thanks

brother for the encouragement. Not just today, but every week. You may realize some of the impact you have had on peoples lives here on earth, but nothing like what your going to experience when this is over. We're ALL farmers in a sense. We will reap what we sow.

Thanks

Dean thanks for everything I really see the different.
Thank you for this site.

dean

rob clay's picture

as always your blogs never fail to hit home.
i got up yesterday and said today i'm not doing anything r.e. related. i'm going to spend time with my family. so i got up a little late for me and watched joel osteen( one of my sunday a.m. rituals ) and it ties in to this weeks blog.
what amazes me is that most people are so busy with their (i include myself here sometimes)lives they forget the simple things: you see a glass, is it half full or half empty, treat people like you want to be treated, look out for those less fortunate and believe me if you want to feel sorry for yourself look around and you'll find you're actually extremely blessed.
thank you dean and the dg family for all that you do.
keep moving forward, rob

Wholly Crap Dean !!

angelala's picture

Wholly Crap Dean !! hahahahaha You are so right about that...What a difference it makes...I never had much of that good stuff growing up, but do my best to pass it on to others...Thanks again, and by the way...you are dong an awsome job !! And good job @ gym...Those guns are showing !! You give me encouragement to get started again...and I shall once I can get this RE stuff to start rolling...Have a beautiful day xo Angie

Great Video Dean

JoshV's picture

There is something when Grandma says something the wise listen. You made me think about my grandmother who passed away 4 years ago who came to this country from Puerto Rico 70 yrs ago. I look back what she went through and far she came. As one of her youngest grandchildren, I want to bring my family to the next level through RE. Never growing up in a house, it's something I want so bad. Alot of things depend on me succeed through RE. Thank you Dean for your program. My first deal is on its way.

Thank you!

Angie's picture

Hi Dean,

Thank you for the beautiful reminder to let those you love hear the words of that love & appreciate them. I just got done sending a few e-mails to my husband, a friend and my sisters. I know it will make their day and it felt great writing to them too.

I also wanted to say to you Dean, how much I appreciate you and how you have enriched my life by helping me to feel confident enough to take those first steps when buying my first properties. YOU are that inspiration that I needed. Thanks again and have an awesome week!

Most sincerely,
Angie

your grandmother

she sure was right about one thing. You are cute. Congratulations on your 5K. Your kids will benefit from her advice.

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Courtney's picture

Just wanted to say thank you for that great reminder!! A great thing to hear when starting my week!!

Courtney

Thank you for your support!

Hello Dean,

You don't know me, someday I hope to meet you. Thank you so much for your kind words of hope and inspiration. Your blog is a constant boost to everyone's positive attitudes and I and everyone who read your blog appreciate your efforts!

Ralph

5K

D-HI's picture

dude 27 min for a 5k is pretty good, don't sell yourself short. 27 mins/3.2 miles= a little under 9 mins a mile! That's good even for "us" runners. Eye-wink

U ever want some exercise/healthy eating tips...you know where to go! Eye-wink

Awesome message Dean!!!

chrisdolbey's picture

It's awesome you had such a bond with your grandmother. My grandmother was very similar, lost her in July of this year, she offered me alot of positive advice. Your so write!! More positivity should be spread, not only to improve yourself as an investor but as a person. The world would be a much better place if there was more of it. Very inspiring.

Thanks Dean

Grandmothers

Thank you, Dean, for bringing back memories of my grandmother. She was a remarkable woman who traveled all over Los Angeles bringing fresh eggs, rabbits, chickens, ravioli and what ever else she had produced to all of her friends who were ill, unhappy, or lost. When she died there were hundreds of people at the church and cemetery. She was the most generous and loving member of her family. She never learned English since she immigrated to the US to join her husband when she was an adult but she was able to communicate with everyone. Thank you again for the memories.

Thanks Dean

jokitty92's picture

Another great week of wisdom. I have always been a positive person and tried to give words of praise and encouragement to my family and friends, but then I was going thru alot of negativety in my life and I noticed that I was bringing the people down that I love the most so I did an about face and realized that by giving positive feedback and praise it made me feel better as a person myself. I'm back to waking up being a positive person and you and your grandmother are right. The more positive you project to people really makes a difference in their life as well as your own. Thanks for all your positive motivation.

Grandmothers are the best!

Valuni's picture

Dean,

I was raised by my grandmother too, and she was also an amazing woman, with an incredible vision, and now as a grown woman and rei I admire her even more. Even though she never attended high school, I now know that she was a real estate investor without even knowing it herself! She had 10 kids of her own, raised 5 grandkids, never worked outside the home, and by the time that she passed away, not only did she owned 4 houses on the same block, but had also accumulated acres of land in a town outside the city limits worth millions!
I only wish she had lived longer so that she could have taught me, but I was fortunate enough to spend time with her and see how she did a few things, and now it is all coming back to me...

thank you Dean, for sharing your thoughts with us; they help us remember what's important...

Valerie

Great reminder!!

JaneTeck's picture

Dean,

Grandmothers are the best! I loved mine so much and now that I am one, I hope I can do the same for my six grandchildren.

You are so right about letting people in your life know what they have done for you while they are still with us. And don't forget the handwritten notes!!! They make such a great impact. I'm afraid we forget that in this time of technology. Please don't! Some people will save them forever using them for consent encouragement.

Jane

Thanks Dean

Great message! Smiling

Grandmothers

My grandmother was very much the same way, and you're right it is something very special.

Sound advice to be worked on when you help others and you're sincere in your desire you definitely help yourself.

Thank you.

Carole
PS: I wish you success in the 10K race

Great start to the week!!

rresnick2112's picture

Great message Dean! My grandmother and mom had the same influence on me too. They both reminded me I could do anything I wanted if I put my mind to it. It sure feels good to hear good things like that. It also makes me feel good to have a good influence on someone else. Have an excellent week!!!

Thanks Dean

RTMynard's picture

It was my Mom that would alway say to me.
Just try harder next time,learn from your mistakes.
That it will pay off someday.

And her and her mother would say to me that it is better to give than recieve,because it will always find its way back to you.

Theresa M.

P.S. good luck on that krun.

BY FAR MY FAVORITE!!

Jay Sthilaire's picture

I love this weeks wisdom because it resonates. The relationship I have with my gram!!! I tell her and my gramps....I love them EVERY time I see them.they r a VERY important part of my life and I also practicly lived with them.I can remember walking out into the st lawrencce river to fish...WITH MY GRAMMA!!! and hearing her tell me I could do ANYTHING and BE ANYTHING!!!.also my gramps taught me how to work on any engine that ran and any kind of transmission!!!
They r ANGELS!!! I still have a letter from my gram that she gave me when I was very small telling me how proud her and Popum..(.I couldn't say grampa when I was younger..).......was of me and to always be a GOOD BOY!! And that they both loved me sooo much.
Well anyway they r still alive ...one 88 and one 89.
I am calling them right now to tell them that I LOVE THEM AND THANK them for all they have done for me! !!
Thanks for the reminder dean! !!!
Jay

Grandma's Are a Blessing

Valiant's picture

Dean,

Granny's are a blessing and well loved and appreciated.

Thanks for being YOU, Dean Graziozi. Thank your mom, dad, granny, her mom, her dad.... well you get the message.

Keep doing what you're doing. Walk the walk and talkin the talk. We all appreciate the values, integrity, honor, and commitment Granny instilled in you and what you are sharing with us.

Leon J.

P.S. This may well be the last post from Homeless_in_MD. He doesn't feel well and would like to say he appreciates everything you have said and done. Be on the lookout for Valiant. He's out to continue in homeless's footsteps and do outrageous deals to make you proud.