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The Slow and Rewarding Journey of Real Estate Success

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Improving in any field is a gradual process, and real estate is no exception. Just like learning to play the piano, success in real estate requires patience, persistence, and continuous effort.

Initial Stage:

Quick Wins: Just as new pianists quickly learn basic songs, new real estate agents might experience early successes, such as their first property sale.

“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” – Walt Disney

Intermediate Stage:

Building Skills: As pianists hit plateaus and need consistent practice to improve, real estate professionals must deepen their market knowledge and build a steady client base through continuous effort.

“Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.” – Henry David Thoreau

Advanced Stage:

Refinement: Mastery in piano involves refining techniques and learning complex pieces. Similarly, seasoned real estate investors refine their negotiation skills, stay updated with market trends, and offer superior client service.

“Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice.” – Steve Jobs

Conclusion:

Success in real estate, much like mastering the piano, is a journey. Each stage builds on the last, and significant improvements come from sustained effort over time. Patience, dedication, and a commitment to continuous learning are key to achieving long-term success in real estate.

(View this article on Youtube in the video above or click here.)

Why Our “Summer Sprint” is a Great Strategy

Our “Summer Sprint” strategy embodies the best of both worlds: the patience of gradual improvement and the momentum of consistent action. By aiming to get better by just 1% each day over the next 90 days, we embrace a philosophy of steady, incremental progress. This approach ensures that we build strong, sustainable skills and knowledge.

Scientific Backing: The concept of continuous, incremental improvement is supported by research. The theory of “marginal gains” popularized by Sir Dave Brailsford in cycling showed that making small improvements in various aspects led to remarkable overall performance enhancements. Similarly, research by Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck highlights the importance of a “growth mindset”—the belief that abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work—which aligns with our strategy of consistent daily effort.

At the same time, by committing to take action every day, we maintain a fast-paced, proactive mindset. This daily dedication helps us capitalize on opportunities, stay ahead of the competition, and continuously push ourselves to achieve more.

Combining slow, deliberate improvement with a fast, action-oriented routine sets us up for significant, lasting success in the real estate market. Join us in the “Summer Sprint” and watch how consistent, daily efforts can transform your real estate career.

Join me and the rest of our WREIA crowd Monday night where I want to share a few of the areas we are planning to put our energy.

With just a little time, effort and focus – let’s “Build a Better Business” this summer.

Grab a virtual seat for Monday while you still can.

See you at the next WREIA Meeting!

John

Ric Edelman says “Retirement is GONE.”

A top financial adviser says the notion of retirement is gone — here’s what he thinks people will do instead

  • Joe Avella and Libby Kane
  • Aug. 16, 2017, 10:35 AM

Ric Edelman is the founder and executive chairman of Edelman Financial Services, one of the nation’s leading financial advising firms, and author of the new book “The Truth About Your Future: The Money Guide You Need Now, Later, and Much Later.”

Ric says the notion of retirement is gone.

Following is a transcript of the video.

The notion that you’re born, go to school, get a job, retire, die. That’s gone. You’re not going to do that anymore.

Life expectancy is most likely going to be extended dramatically, meaning you may very well live to 110 or 120. The notion of retiring at 65 and living 120 there’s no way you’re going to be able to afford a life of leisure for 50 or 60 years.

The notion of retirement is gone. This was the 20th century innovation. It didn’t exist in the 19th century and it’s not going to exist in the 21st century. You’re going to work until you’re 75, 85, 95, 105. And don’t worry about it. It’s not as horrific as it sounds. Because you’re going to want to do that.

You’re going to want to work for two reasons. Number one: you’re going to be healthy enough to do it. You’re going to be as healthy at age 100 as you are at age 40 or 50, and that means you’re going to want to remain viable and a participant in the economy and in the community to be a valued member of the community.

Second, it’s going to be easier than ever to make money thanks to the shared economy, the gig economy, the notion of part-time work, working through the internet. It’s going to be easier than ever to earn a living. You’re not going to have to work 40 or 50 hours a week, and you’re not going to have to make 100 or 200 grand a year to do it. You’ll be able to supplement your income, 20, $30,000, $40,000 a year working on a part-time basis doing whatever you feel like doing. It’s going to be easy to make money, and that means instead of waiting until you’re old to retire you’re going to be able to retire early and often.

We call them sabbaticals right now. So you’ll go to school, you’ll get a job, and then you’ll take a couple of years off, go back to school, and emerge with a totally new career.

And you’ll do this cyclical lifeline frankly for your entire life. So the notion of a linear lifeline is gone. Instead it will be a cyclical lifeline where you will engage in learning, employment, and leisure on a repeating cycle for as long as you live.

It’s going to be fun and it’s going to be enjoyable and it’s going to be beneficial for the community as well. What’s not to love?

Originally found at http://www.businessinsider.com

Content may be edited for style.

The Perfect Antidote To Blue Monday @ WREIA Tonight

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Re: Blue Monday & WREIA Tonight

Have you heard of Blue Monday?

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According to Wikipedia : Blue Monday is a name given to a day in January (typically the third Monday of the month) reported to be the most depressing day of the year.

Some people call it “pseudoscience” and others say there is something to this Blue Monday calculation.

At the end of the day – how you face the day is up to YOU.

If you think today will be a good day, or a bad day – YOU’RE RIGHT!

There are plenty of things going on in the world today, if we try hard enough we can find something to get us upset, angry or even depressed.

On the other hand it’s also pretty easy to find something that will make you laugh. You can do a TON OF LITTLE THINGS that will put you in a great mood. You can reach out and help a friend or simply pass on a smile. It’s pretty easy to MAKE any day a great day.

It’s up to you.

BUT – It takes just a little action on your part.

If you want to have some fun and laugh with some friends – you will experience that at WREIA tonight at our 2017 Kickoff meeting.

We are going to have some fun with a great group of people tonight at our first meeting of 2017. Sometimes in our business we have to ease up and not take ourselves so seriously.

Get 2017 started off on the right foot. Add our WREIA meeting to your “To Do” list for today. You will be happy you decided to join us tonight.

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Save a few dollars and reserve your seat early.

Tremendous Savings and Additional
“Members Only” Perks for WREIA Members

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Join us tonight and expand your belief that other people are out with me right here in the DC area making money in Real Estate.

Focus and make 2017 a great year for your business!

Let me know how I can help you,

John Peterson
301-881-5541
Washington REIA Network, President
Profitable Property, Founder

P.S. Interested in a lender or construction partner for your pending project? Yes, we do that. We lend to, and partner with, people all over the DC area. Call the office and set up a time so we can talk through or walk through your project.

VIDEO – Jan. 16th Washington REIA Network Meeting Details & Invitation

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Catch a few minutes with me on the back porch at our latest renovation in Montgomery County, MD.

You can catch a few details about the upcoming Jan. 16 2017 Kickoff Meeting.

Come on out Monday and join me and dozens of other active investors here in the DC area.

It’s a great opportunity to network and get to know some active investors, agents, brokers and other service professionals active in the DC metro area.

See you on Monday, Jan. 16th in Bethesda!

John Peterson
301-881-5541
Washington REIA Network, President
Profitable Property, Founder