WHAT IT TAKES TO BE SUCCESSFUL

In no way were you long winded, What is so great about your post is now people can see someone else that is succeeding in REI. Wish you the best of luck as you are getting started again.

Randy

I really believe that most of us have the same feelings you do. I know that i still do from time to time, But the only difference is I do My best not to let-it stand in the way, Wish you the best of luck.

Randy

Hey guys.
Randy, thanks for a great thread! I just wanted to comment on Elix's post about REI not being for everyone. I sorta have to disagree. Only because I know how deathly scared I was in he beginning to approach people and even call the coaches even after paying big bucks for the Success Academy, lol!

It was by doing what Laura and Tony and Randy said, just doing it in SPITE of the fear, that I have gotten to where I am now. I did it kind of the chicken way whe I first started. I was so scared to talk to homeowners that I strictly went after REOs using my realtor to shield me from rejection. HA!

Well, I worked my way up from that to being able to talk to ANYONE and really now letting nothing scare me. It was a long process and being here on the site with 100% support was crucial in that process.

So, while I agree it is a plus to have people skills to start with, there is a place in this business for everyone, no matter what their personality, BUTTTTT they HAVE to be willing to be uncomfortable and grow and push themselves to do that! And ALWAYS believe in yourself.

Randy, you're awesome. Even though you came at it like a bulldog from the start, I know even you have grown tremendously. Look at what a leader you've become on the site. I love how this DG Family brings out the very best in all of us. (Thanks again Dean!)

And thanks for letting me put in my two cents.

God bless,

Rina

I'm not sure if you fully understood the point I was trying to make.

My point of not everyone being 'built' for REI is in what they're willing to put into and how long they are willing to handle the downsides. Like you mentioned "they HAVE to be willing to be uncomfortable and grow and push themselves to do that!" and I think alot of people come in with a misconception of instant gratification and when things don't go the way as planned,.....

I think there can be a place for everyone in REI if and only if they are willing to put the time and energy into it. I speak with people on here behind the scenes and they too have their concerns and I help as I can but I let them know "you're only going to be as successful as you want to be" and its not easy, but they can do it.

I was reading different posts, and came across your entry. And I just wanted to stop and let you know, that I too feel much the same. I am just starting this journey, and I too feel as if I can do this. But I am just on the edge...fear I guess. I am sitting here, ready to be evicted, I am underemployed, and I work hard everyday. But I just keep getting deeper and deeper in debt. So, fear is my motivator as well. I have to do something, I will work hard at what ever it is, I just need a hand up. And I am hoping that Dean will be that hand. Good luck to you, and if you have any words of wisdom, please feel free to pass them along. I feel as if I am just going to go ahead and dive head first into this, come hell or high water...

Marti C

I notice you said you were going to dive in, Just a couple of Questions were are you at. How much have you study and are you a member of the success academy. Not that you can't do it on you own but it's pretty easy to get brunt if you don't have all your ducks in a row, Let me know if I can help'

Randy

So glad to see you back on here. And yes I do understand what Elix is saying. The one thing a lot of people don't understand is the hours and time I put in learning everything I can, And still to this day I do that. My wife made the commit to me last night that she had never met anyone like me. I ask her what she meant. She said when you set you head to do something you don,t have time for anything else, I guess she is probably right. But like I told her, hopefully in the next two years I will have the knowledge. great partners and teams in place to were this want be 7/24 job. And NO this is not hard but it does take a lot of time an work.

Randy

for starting my Friday on a great note, reading your comment today was enjoyable and nice to know people are doing well in this economy...thanks again

Good point, my friend. Each person has to build on what they come in with. Some may have to work harder than others to get past obstacles, but perserverance and determination are a choice and once a mind is set, and we surround ourselves with positive support, there's nothing that can stop us.

Rina

Oh, btw, we're working on analyzing that dogfood a little more.
and thank you for the kind words and all you do on the site.

I agree with Rina,Elix and Randy. ANyone can do it, you just have to have the drive to push through the fear and the motivation to get it done. It takes a lot of your time but if you want to be in business for your self then that is the sacrifice you make. I think the people that fail are the ones that cant push through the fear and feel more comfortable working for someone else. And lazy will never get it done. JMO

Richie.

when people ask "If it's so easy, why isn't everyone doing it?" it's true. BUT those who choose to NEVER give up (like Richie always says!) eventually DO succeed. And if 90% of the people give up, that makes it even easier for the 10% that push ahead. And when you push ahead, it just keeps getting easier. Almost seems like an unfair advantage, huh? LOL
(Secret for success: Be one of the 10%.)

Rina

overlapped.

YES, I know first-hand how much time you put in (as you know how much I do). Some people would probably keel over if they had to follow you for a week! LOL. But that's what it takes.. at least in the beginning. And I'm glad you make no bones about being honest with people. So yep, Elix is sure right about having to be determined and put your heart into it. I think every successful DG student is evidence of that. And hopefully an inspiration to all newbies to just stay the course. It's sure worth it in the long run!

Rina

You just made me spit out my OJ on my computer screen I laughed so hard

LOL

Thats my one strike on here I mentioned with Randy. From now on its strictly filet mignon deals with you guys

You are so right on this. Sometime you should take a pad and see just how many hours you put in. I think you would be surprise. You have to count everything. Time on site, PMS driving to look at a job, talking to other investors new are old, ETC. But the difference is it does get easy and for the most part FUN. And what great people you get to meet. If it wasn.t for Dean i would not have a clue of who you was. are what you are about. Man that would have been a big LOST in Julie AND RANDY LIFE. I have met so many great friends on here,

Randy

How are you marketing your self? Now?

Hi Randy. I just wanted to stop by and say how much I enjoy your journal and advice. There are so many journals started that remind me of school when you have to give a report on what you did over the summer vacation. I woke up and so on. I don’t want any DGer to stop writing their journals it is just funny to me that some of them don’t have the meat and potatoes of real estate investing. I do not want any ones dreams of real estate to ever stop or give up. I just really appreciate the journals like yours that give real encouragement and no smoke and mirrors.
Thanks again.
Steve

this is a great thread! thank you.

Hey Randy, see that bridge on Elixe's pic, I'll sell it to ya cheap

Bottom line everyone, if you put the time and effort in and push though the ups and downs, you can achieve your goals.

good luck
Never EVER give up!

Richie

I already own it how can you sell it to me. NOT. This is the big problem a lot of people want to jump and not do their research. Best of luck to all. Ad yes all this does take some effort.

randy

I got an email and this exiled prince said that if I could wire some money while overtakes his kingdom and reclaims his rightful crown, I could have the Brooklyn Bridge.

He sent me an email telling me I owned it