How to Find
Killer Deals, Grow Amazingly Wealthy and Rule The World in 7 Easy Steps.
You’ve heard this pitch
before, right? How many seminars and webinars have you attended? How many books
and tapes have you purchased? How many pushy telemarketers have you patiently
listened to? They all promise a 6 or 7 figure income, almost guaranteed, if you
just follow our simple program which can be yours for a paltry fee payable in 6
affordable installments. I remember my irritatingly perceptive teen age
daughter remarking to me, “Dad, the people getting rich are the ones selling
you those books and CDs.” Ouch! From the
mouth of babes…
So why do we keep looking?
Is it an image from a magazine, tall dark ruggedly handsome man in a tux walking
casually across the runway from his Mazerati to his private jet, while
beautiful women steal furtive, longing glances?
Hello! Don’t let someone else’s marketing define your dreams.
Wouldn't it be better to be
happy and productive, get Joey through college, take care of the important
people in your life and still have enough to retire in freedom and comfort? This
is your life! Enjoy the journey, but pay attention!
Here are 7 steps that will
bring you closer to your goals:
- Silence the inner critic.
You know the critic I mean. Those negative thoughts that leap to the forefront of our consciousness every time something doesn’t go as planned. Whether those thoughts tell you that you are stupid, weak, ugly, unlovable or incompetent, they all boil down to, “You’re not good enough, so why try?” They can be paralyzing.
Recognize these thoughts for what they are. They probably started out as a misguided attempt at self-motivation, but can develop into a debilitating, self-punishing habit. Don’t feel obligated to play back the same negative thoughts and emotions like an old tape loop, over and over, whenever you are not perfect.
Once you recognize that these thoughts are just an auto responder from the sub-conscious, it puts things in better perspective. Think of those negative thoughts as optional. You don’t have to hit the playback button every time. Honestly, would you ever use the words ugly, stupid or incompetent on a co-worker or a loved one? Why are you using them on yourself? Give yourself a break. None of us are perfect. Settle for being excellent.
- Take action..
I remember many years ago when I was managing several departments in a software company that was being constantly reorganized, my new boss told me to take a “Ready, fire, aim” approach to my job. I was horrified. It might work for Dick Cheney, but not for me. I was sure you were supposed to plan carefully, take all aspects into consideration, and then judiciously make your best decision.
Looking back, I get the point.. Take action. Test the waters. Get in the game. Move ahead. You can adjust your course as you gain experience.
You don’t gain experience unless you participate. Nothing gets done without action. - Educate yourself.
Don’t stop after 1 seminar or 1 book. Keep reading. Keep talking. Keep listening. Find other people with similar objectives. Find a mentor. Who is already doing what you want to do? Study them. Be an apprentice if you can. Ask questions. Think about what makes sense and what doesn't. Ask more questions. Learn from doing. - Be part of a team.
No matter how good you are, you can’t do it all. We all have strengths and weaknesses. Focus. Do what you do best. Ally with people who have complementary strengths. Find strategic partners that are good at their job and that treat you well. Avoid anyone that makes you feel “less than.” Keep your ego in check and lead, follow or get out of the way, as the situation demands. - Be
persistent.
You will make mistakes. You will have setbacks. Things will take longer and cost more than you plan. People that you trust will mislead you. Guaranteed. So get over it and get on with it. Nothing is more important than persistence. Talent is not. There are too many unhappy, unsuccessful people with talent. Intelligence is not. Brilliance is often blinding. Education alone is inadequate. The world is filled with educated derelicts. If you get knocked down nine times, get up ten. Persistence almost guarantees success. - Treat others well.
Be fair, courteous, generous and loving. Courtesy costs nothing. A smile or a thank you note can make someone’s day. Don’t give away the farm, but if you possibly can, make sure that people who help you are rewarded. You may need their help again. Love is a funny word. Human beings are social animals, hard wired to bond with each other. Love is the glue. Don’t over analyze. Just go with it. - Focus on the journey.Every adventure begins with an unlikely hero. In your story, that would be
you. It isn’t the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow that makes you
successful. The real reward is the person you have become during the
journey. If you silence your inner critic, if you move yourself to action,
if you are constantly learning and surrounding yourself with good people
and if you are doing these things persistently, you are already successful.
The outward rewards will be almost anti-climactic. The real reward is the
person you have become. This journey, your day to day existence, is really all you have. Stay alert. Avoid getting trapped in
mindless routine. You have one life. Live it like you mean it.
Mike Young is a Broker Associate working at Thunderbird Real Estate
(831) 234-1545
License 00952966
mike@MikeYoungProperties.com
