As I ordered my number one with extra Big Mac sauce I was asked if I would like to super size it. This was a no brainier after all my stomach was in a wrestling match. By super sizing my meal I simply got more. It is the first week of the New Year, for many it’s a clean slate a new beginning. The New Year brings more than food and a chilly weather. It is the opportunity to begin a new year with new goals and new attitude. Today is when the planning stops and actions begin. January is where the rubber meets the road. If you follow these 3 simple steps you will super size your new year. Whether your looking to buy or sale real estate, lose weight or beginning a new career these principles can help you in anything you want to achieve. They are not quick scheme strategy but a life style.
Can you see it?
IF you write your goals you will accomplish more than those who just think of them. However if you are like me this is not enough. Early in my career I had a mentor we will meet every other week and discuss the goals and outlined the necessary steps to attain them. He held me accountable to my goals and my progress. Your spouse, best friend, Mentor can hold you accountable. Create what Napoleon Hill Called the master mind alliance. If your goal this year is to buy a home write down exactly what you are looking for. Narrow down your search and seek it with laser like focus. Below you will find a Checklist if you are thinking of buying and a Financial Goal Setting Worksheet i used that has helped me and it can help you.
I was a young boy reading business books and biographies of Warren Buffet, Bill Gates and Donald Trump. My Civic teacher told me something that I will never forget ‘Michael the best way to succeed is to help others along the way.” I later learned it was quote from Dale Carnegie. Most goals are self pleasing and self centered our actions and thoughts follow the same path. But when you make stop in your journey to help someone else reach their goals you have apply one of the least used and most powerful principles you can ever uncover. The words were echoed over 2,000 years ago by Jesus of Nazareth Mark 9:35 And he sat down and called the twelve. And he said to them, “ If anyone would be first, he must be last of all and servant of all”. Plan for your future, work towards your goal and help others along the way.
2006 was a promising year for me. I was in my 2 year of real estate the prices were peaky and I have sold more real estate than many do in 3 years. I was young and naïve and had money to splurge. I went to a good friend of mine financial planner Wayne Louk for investing advice. My plans were simple invest and diversified my investment. After all I have heard this motto for quite some time diversify, diversify It wasn’t rocket science. After 10 minutes of sitting in Wayne cold office starring at all his plagues and awards he said these 4 simple words. The best investment you will make is when you invest in yourself first. Not sure what I thought about his advice but one thing was certain I wasn’t looking for such a simple answer. I would’ve been happier if he would’ve solved a complex financial problem or give me stock tips on the next upcoming company. After all this is what he did for a living. It is now 2011 and I wish I would’ve yield to his simple advice. ( Invest in yourself) If you are looking into a new venture, career, or buying a home invest time in knowing your new path. Read books, Magazine seek professional advice. If you want to seek advice from Neighbors or Family members, apply this rule. They must earn more than you or accomplished what you want to accomplish otherwise free advice is never free. Bad advice will cost you time and money.
Following the 3 principles can lead you to accomplishing more in 2012. It is time to aim for the moon and super size your plans. But if you don’t you will relieve another 2011. I’m looking forward to 2012 are you?
Would you like to super size it?
As I ordered my number one with extra Big Mac sauce I was asked if I would like to super size it. This was a no brainier after all my stomach was in a wrestling match. By super sizing my meal I simply got more. It is the first week of the New Year, for many it’s a clean slate a new beginning. The New Year brings more than food and a chilly weather. It is the opportunity to begin a new year with new goals and new attitude. Today is when the planning stops and actions begin. January is where the rubber meets the road. If you follow these 3 simple steps you will super size your new year. Whether your looking to buy or sale real estate, lose weight or beginning a new career these principles can help you in anything you want to achieve. They are not quick scheme strategy but a life style.
IF you write your goals you will accomplish more than those who just think of them. However if you are like me this is not enough. Early in my career I had a mentor we will meet every other week and discuss the goals and outlined the necessary steps to attain them. He held me accountable to my goals and my progress. Your spouse, best friend, Mentor can hold you accountable. Create what Napoleon Hill Called the master mind alliance. If your goal this year is to buy a home write down exactly what you are looking for. Narrow down your search and seek it with laser like focus. Below you will find a Checklist if you are thinking of buying and a Financial Goal Setting Worksheet i used that has helped me and it can help you.
( CheckList For Buyer, (Financial Worksheet Ron Blue)
I was a young boy reading business books and biographies of Warren Buffet, Bill Gates and Donald Trump. My Civic teacher told me something that I will never forget ‘Michael the best way to succeed is to help others along the way.” I later learned it was quote from Dale Carnegie. Most goals are self pleasing and self centered our actions and thoughts follow the same path. But when you make stop in your journey to help someone else reach their goals you have apply one of the least used and most powerful principles you can ever uncover. The words were echoed over 2,000 years ago by Jesus of Nazareth Mark 9:35 And he sat down and called the twelve. And he said to them, “ If anyone would be first, he must be last of all and servant of all”. Plan for your future, work towards your goal and help others along the way.
His House, United Way, and Feed my starving children, Habitat for Humanity
2006 was a promising year for me. I was in my 2 year of real estate the prices were peaky and I have sold more real estate than many do in 3 years. I was young and naïve and had money to splurge. I went to a good friend of mine financial planner Wayne Louk for investing advice. My plans were simple invest and diversified my investment. After all I have heard this motto for quite some time diversify, diversify It wasn’t rocket science. After 10 minutes of sitting in Wayne cold office starring at all his plagues and awards he said these 4 simple words. The best investment you will make is when you invest in yourself first. Not sure what I thought about his advice but one thing was certain I wasn’t looking for such a simple answer. I would’ve been happier if he would’ve solved a complex financial problem or give me stock tips on the next upcoming company. After all this is what he did for a living. It is now 2011 and I wish I would’ve yield to his simple advice. ( Invest in yourself) If you are looking into a new venture, career, or buying a home invest time in knowing your new path. Read books, Magazine seek professional advice. If you want to seek advice from Neighbors or Family members, apply this rule. They must earn more than you or accomplished what you want to accomplish otherwise free advice is never free. Bad advice will cost you time and money.
Following the 3 principles can lead you to accomplishing more in 2012. It is time to aim for the moon and super size your plans. But if you don’t you will relieve another 2011. I’m looking forward to 2012 are you?