One of the 1st things I was taught in REI was "Only YOU can change YOUR situation in life". I was told to write this down and post it places You had to SEE it EVERYDAY.(bathroom mirror,car dashboard,TV,etc)
At the end of each day, ask yourself "what did I do today to get closer to my goal?"
It's true. You WILL need to learn REI and take ACTION as Dean teaches,but, it IS all up to YOU.
How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.
Set your Goals and Make a Plan to achieve them and just keep following the plan- step by step-...you WILL get there.
Set 30/60/90day goals and then 6/12/18 month Goals.
Where do you want to be in in 1yr,3yrs or 5yrs?
NO one learns at the same pace,so you have to keep pushing forward and keep going.
Follow step by step-NO shortcuts!
Avoid INFO Overload by picking ONE (1)niche, wholesale, apartments,billboards,laundrymats, etc.,
THEN take things to the next level.
Hold yourself accountable for what you did do or didn't do EVERY DAY.
HOW Bad do You want/need this? PROVE IT
YOU CAN DO ANYTHING YOU WANT OR NEED TO DO.
ONLY YOU can STOP You.
NOW GO GET SOME....Everyone else IS.
Now it's YOUR turn!
Mike
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You are right. Good post.
Steve.
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You make the choices and you make the decisions . So you are responsible for the outcomes .
Excellent post .
Randy Sherman
Elkton Maryland
we make have consequences. WE just have have to weigh them out and make the right choice.
Minimize the risk and maximize the profit.
To change YOUR life...YOU must make changes.
Stop hanging around your loser 'friends'-they have probably been doing the same stupid stuff for the past 10-20 yrs and are NOT going to change.
Find a better group of people (winners) to associate with.
Seek out successful investors and network/talk with them.
Mike
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Your on the right track! Keep those positive thoughts and good things will come!! My mom always told me growing up, "Show me your friends and I'll show you your future". Too true; the DG family of friends will help get you there...
Ross
would be that you are taking steps to better yourself and your family. No one should ever put someone else down for doing that .
Set your goals -- keep them specific and measurable and then take steps to accomplish those goals.
The journey is the exciting part.
Randy Sherman
Elkton MD
Mike good post keep it going.
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Hang around positive people . The true winners in life . There is just too much negativity around to deal with.
Randy Sherman
Elkton MD
yep
set your goals small and reachable--once you reach them reset and repeat.
keep going-one step forward is one step closer, after a while, you're there.
You won't regret it and it's NOT that hard.
Mike
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Good advice Mike, thanks. Words to live by.
-Charles
"If you think it can't be done, please don't interrupt those who are doing it!"
do it
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Learn one thing per day, that equals over 250 things per year,assuming you take weekends or 2 days a week off
WOW over 250?? 250?? So, now, how long will this take you?? With that said you can see that you can reach your goals with ease!...just stick with it
Think about that...OVER 250 per year.
Since EVERYONE has 24hrs a day, its just a matter of how you WASTE yours
KILL your TV, unless you're watching REI dvds!!!
Its the beginning of a new year and CAN be the beginning of a new life for you and your family!!!
DONT blow it-with houses and interest rates at record lows, the time is NOW
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You are such an asset to this group.
Not only do you give very good investing advice, you are a great motivator.
Thanks for paying it forward.
Karen
"You're never too old to be what you were meant to be!"
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"Shining Like a Star & Dancing on Sunshine"
"Shoot for the moon! Even if you fall short, you'll still land among the stars!"
Never thought of it that way. That is a great way to think of learning. And it also reminds us of how much time we waste.
I agree---turn of the TV! It pulls you in and makes you a zombie. Just say no to the TV.
Thanks for your great advice.
Lisa
I totally agree with Karen, that Mike you are a great assest to us and so friendly. Thank you for sharing all your nuggets for all of us. I do need to cut my tv hours for sure.
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and eventually you will reach your goals. People tend to give up too soon! Sometimes it takes time to see results. Most people today want results yesterday and when results don't happen right away they get discouraged and give up. Success takes time. Stable and consistent success takes time to build. Don't give up. Step by Step you will get there. Most importantly - DON'T GIVE UP!
good luck!
Karen
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That's the kind of encouragement we all need. Thanks!!
Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end.
You have not lived a perfect day, unless you have done something for someone who will never be able to repay you. Ruth Smeltzer
It is what it is 'til you change it.
Thanks so much Mike for posting this up! Totally agree with everyone here about staying with it. I myself would be a perfect example in that although I've been trying REI for 3 years now and still haven't completed my first deal yet, I'm NOT giving up. I KNOW my time will come when I receive my ultimate breakthrough of having my first deal completed!
Great advice Karen, your words definitely sunk in well. And just like Dean has said, "You can't make a touchdown from the sidelines unless you get in the game." Or the way Matt Larson puts it nicely and that's to be "Persistent and Consistent". So in my own words....It's up to ME and nobody else to change my life forever!
Andre
"You are who you are without a doubt...And what you put in is what you see out."
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Read it all 5-6 times or more
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Read it all 5-6 times or more
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good luck!
Karen
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All your words of encouragement, Mike ~ Thank you! I do have an awesome mentor, and I'm looking to do my first deal in a month, in the Boise area.
All it takes is a little action, to get a lot done. Choosing to turn off the tv, is the best thing you can do to help gain back time or further your rei goals! Don't pay attention to the naysayers in your life ~ If you do, know why you're changing your life and get back on track. They're not out there to see you succeed in this business. The more you wait to let life pass you by, you will miss the boat.
Take action and change your life, NOW! Since joining this site almost 2 years ago, I did the same thing. Wait, wait, and procrastinated! I also got shy and scared, but it took a mentor to push me to take more action, because they count on you and hold you accountable if you feel like you can't, until you can.![Smiling Smiling](http://mail.deangraziosi.com/modules/smileys/packs/example/smile.png)
Only knocks on doors that it knows are already "open" to it!!
Mossy oak
All it takes is a little action, to get a lot done. Choosing to turn off the tv, is the best thing you can do to help gain back time or further your rei goals! Don't pay attention to the naysayers in your life ~ If you do, know why you're changing your life and get back on track. They're not out there to see you succeed in this business. The more you wait to let life pass you by, you will miss the boat.
Take action and change your life, NOW! Since joining this site almost 2 years ago, I did the same thing. Wait, wait, and procrastinated! I also got shy and scared, but it took a mentor to push me to take more action, because they count on you and hold you accountable if you feel like you can't, until you can.![Smiling Smiling](http://mail.deangraziosi.com/modules/smileys/packs/example/smile.png)
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... In this business, but it's worth it in the end.
And, It's up to you to determine your destiny.
All it takes is a little action, to get a lot done. Choosing to turn off the tv, is the best thing you can do to help gain back time or further your rei goals! Don't pay attention to the naysayers in your life ~ If you do, know why you're changing your life and get back on track. They're not out there to see you succeed in this business. The more you wait to let life pass you by, you will miss the boat.
Take action and change your life, NOW! Since joining this site almost 2 years ago, I did the same thing. Wait, wait, and procrastinated! I also got shy and scared, but it took a mentor to push me to take more action, because they count on you and hold you accountable if you feel like you can't, until you can.![Smiling Smiling](http://mail.deangraziosi.com/modules/smileys/packs/example/smile.png)
YOU keep it going!
Follow the path and you'll get your Rewards.
Mike
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Get Busy- Do something EVERYDAY!
FOLLOW the Plan
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today
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YOU keep it going!
Follow the path and you'll get your Rewards.
Mike
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and DO it- or it won't get done!
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how are you wasting yours?
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