It All Began 5 Years Ago Today...

It All Began 5 Years Ago Today...

Hi Everyone!

I thought I would send out a post today. It was 5 years ago today that I did my very first real estate deal....I has been a crazy ride!

5 Years ago life was very hard. Basically I had nothing going for me except for the fact that I just wanted more out of life. I was willing to do the work, I just didn't know what work to do.

I was always told that I would always have a car payment, I would always have rent payments, and that I would always be broke.

I really don't know the exact number of deals I have under my belt. Maybe 170? I know that I have closed 10 deals in the last 10 days. I know that I have more money coming in this month than last and the one before that. I know that no one tells me what to do ever. Period.

Winners play hurt.

It wasn't easy--but it wasn't that bad. I would do it all again even if it took twice as long and was twice as hard because the result is absolutely mind boggling. In the last 10 days I have been on a private jet, chartered a private helicopter to fly to the Florida Keys, had dinner at the most exclusive restuarants in Chicago, Miami, and Pheonix. I got hurt along the way. People laughed at me for telling them I would become a real estate millionaire, real estate agents wouldn't work with me, bankers said no, sellers were offended by my offers, and a real estate company in my area started a rumour about me being in a ponzi scheme in order to destroy my good name so that no one would work with me. Those things hurt, but I got up and kept playing because that is what winners do, they just keep playing until they win.

5 years later I am the largest customer in my area at the Lowes Home Improvement and Sherwin Williams. I do more deals than my next 5 top competitors in my area---combined!

By no means have I arrived. I am only 5 years old. Basically I am in my infancy. I have big plans. Huge Dreams. I want to set up a legacy for my kids' grandkids. (I don't have any kids yet-but maybe someday if I find a woman that can put up with me LOL)

This is only the beginning my friends. I haven't reached the destination. It is only the end of the beginning.

My 5 year anniversary gift to myself was a brand new Rolex Daytona. They are very hard to find. In fact, I couldn't find one so I called Rolex directly and they started production on my watch today! Ironic? I think not!

Go out there and take on the world!!! No one can stop you if you just won't be denied!!!

Get it done!

Matt Larson

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Matt

Super Job, That is really incredible.You really are an inspiration.Thanks for the post, most of us really needed to see that this morning.

Take care,
Curtis Fillers
(Charlotte,NC)


Matt

Congratulations and Happy Birthday!!! thanks for showing the rest of us what can be accomplished with perserverance and a great attitude. so happy for you.

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Congratulation!

Matt,
Congratulations seems never enough. You are a true inspiration and I'm glad to know you in a small way. Your story amazes me and truly achievable for those that believe (in themselves and everything one learns). I like to think I have excuses but there are none. Way to go on your 5 year anniversary!! I still remember the days in Greg's house.
Thank you,
Cathy L


Congrats! You are truly an

Congrats! You are truly an inspiration Matt. I always enjoy reading your post. It keeps me going every single day. You deserve everything you work hard for.

Arlyne
MA


Thank you Matt!

Thank you for your inspiring story. My husband and I admire you for your dedication and ability to find ways to make things work. We also admire your "never say never" attitude. We have used your techniques and have experienced huge success! We have increased our net worth by 5 times in just 6 months. Thank you for helping us see what is possible. We will certainly continue moving up. We want to establish a comfortable living for our children and our parents.

We've had people look at us like we're crazy. When I feel that they are starting to get to me, I am able to look at successful students like you and know that we are going to be there soon!

Thank you again and congratulations on your success! You deserve it!

Tiare and Spencer


TO MATT ON THIS DAY

Congratulations on YOUR 5TH ANNIVERSARY, you sure have come a long way, and
I am happy for your success, keep going Matt so we can look at you as a good
example. Sincerely...............

Adamina Aguilar


TO MATT ON THIS DAY

Congratulations on YOUR 5TH ANNIVERSARY, you sure have come a long way, and
I am happy for your success, keep going Matt so we can look at you as a good
example. Sincerely...............

Adamina Aguilar


Matt you are the reason...

I started the Success Academy after ordering Dean's book! My name is Matt as well and i am in almost the same situation as you. I rent an apartment, am a full time firefighter and have a wife and 1 year old daughter. Did I mention I am only 22? This program is amazing and i cannot wait to get where you are!

Matt Behrens
Castle Rock Colorado

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Congrats

Hi Matt,

Thanks a lot for dropping by & congrats on your 5th anniversary, you deserve that Rolex watch !

carmen


how inspirational

matt,
thanks for the amazing wisdom and inspiration to give to all us DGers out there. I have been on this site for only a month, but have learned so much. I just closed on my first REO deal 2 days ago and am getting into the rehab. hope to sell and pocket 10K and move on to the next deal.

keep on keeping on my friends!

never quit, and work the business cause if you don't the business will never work for you!!


Congrats on your success!! I

Congrats on your success!! I am just getting started and this gives me confidence that it can be done.


Happy Anniversary

Congratulations on your success. Napoleon Hill has nothing on you! Your achievements and willingness to share is an inspiration.
Enjoy that well-deserved Rolex.
-Kay

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Happy Anniversary Matt!!

Thrilled for you!! It must be great to reflect on all you have accomplished!

So I'm back on the site after the baby....now 3 months old. And I'm thrilled to be back! Although I must admit I'm a bit nervous stepping out again and going to it and trying new things...but we're finally getting some sleep, and I have LOTS of energy again, and I'm so excited!

Thanks for continuing to inspire us with posts like these.

It was awesome to log on again just now for the first time in months, and see this post! I'm going to work at it like crazy!

Cheers to your 5-year anniversary!!!
Louisa

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Optimism

You are an inspiration. We are new to the program, but the readings are so much more with the short stories of you and other people's success.

Keep the updates coming. You provide so many with amazing motivation, Matt.
Thank you for your enthusiasm.

Marcus


Rock on

You are an inspiration to many people on and off this site. People like yourself, Dean, and others on this site are trail blazers. Keep it moving and we will jump in right behind the trail that you all are laying for our foundation of success.
Jeremy K.


Matt,

.......Congratulations and continued success in all you do. Believe and Achieve! Smiling - Joe

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Congrats Matt!

Thanks for sharing your story again - how amazing to see what you've done! And thanks for all the inspiration and knowledge you have shared to all of us along the way. Nice to log on and see a post by you - when I first joined this site 2 1/2 years ago you were one of the constant posters who helped me along my journey, and you are a a driving force of why I am where I am today. So thanks Matt - and again congrats on all your success. Well deserved Smiling


Matt

I was really moved by your post and I give you high praise for your achievements and inspiration to us all. Wishing yo and all of the DG family happy and fruitful investing!


Congratulations Again

Just wondering if you are doing mentoring or just workshops?

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So Great a Guy

Thanks Matt for your continued inspiration.


Happy 5 Matt

Because people like you,you, rita and countless ofter on DG Family keep us focus with are dream. Thanks Matt

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Angie

May each day get better


Good deal

I like the winners play hurt...That's a good philosophy.

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chin to the wind

thanks for sharing the ride with us. your story is inspirational, revealing the how the rides' been is encouraging. dig it!.. thank you sir

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Happy 5th Matt !

The story I read was about some guy and I was happy for his success - I didn't bother to look at who wrote the story so the inspiration behind the story that affected me the most was everyone telling him he couldn't succeed and being laughed at is so terrible. Total understanding there...after letting the story sink in and understanding the points, the surprise was Matt had written the story. The bigger surprise was realizing that it didn't matter who wrote the story, it was understanding that no matter who tells you "No", "You're crazy!", "You'll never succeed!", to persevere, to continue in the face of adversity, to never give up, never surrender, You ARE the Expert! So take on the challenge. What a great story that is motivational and inspiring. Thank You Matt. Thanks Dean - for Matt and keeping us up to date where others have failed. God Bless!

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Your humility makes you great

Matt,

it shows so much character and humility of you to visit this site where you started and write a few lines; your success inspires so many of us!
Wishing you many more years of success-congratulations!
Valerie

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Thanks Matt,

Thanks for sharing your success over this past 5 years with us. I look forward to seeing where you are in the next 5 years.


PEEPO

WAZ UP PEEPO...LOL...HAPPY ANNIVERSARY...U THE MAN, CAN'T WAIT TO BE DOING THE SAME THINGS YOU ARE Smiling I HAVE A FEELING I WILL BE SEEING U IN MIAMI REAL SOON AGAIN, MUST HAVE BEEN THAT HELICOPTER RIDE LOL...KEEP UP THE AWESOME WORK PEEPO. JERSEY SHORE RULES LOL


Matt

Congrats on your 5 years....and
The one about you Matt, is that you are not afraid to share with us your trails and your success's. THANK-YOU!!!
Greg


Happy anniversary!

Congrats on all your success. You are a continuing inspiration to all of us. Best wishes.

Rick

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5yrs, Awesome!

Very cool Matt. Thanks for always sharing & I'm very happy for your success. You truly earned it very much.
let me know when your in SD again.

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