Anticipation of entering into a new year can build excitement; however, we can also expect some change to take place. We all have goals of where we want to be and how we want to live. It's tempting...
How to Have a Healthy Tenant/Landlord Relationship
There's nothing worse than regretting a rental contract after it's been signed. But when it comes to renting out property, there's only so much work that can be done pre-contract. For example, you...
Putting Your Point of View in Its Place: 3 Quotes on Perspective
One of the biggest blocks to self-growth is believing our perspective is the only one. Over my life, I have constantly had to remind myself of the singularity of my point of view: when my wife and I...
Real Estate Mistakes Every Beginner Should Avoid
I like Mark Twain's quote,“The cat, having sat upon a hot stove lid, will not sit upon a hot stove lid again. But he won't sit upon a cold stove lid either." Ha! It's so true! I like it because...
Going Deeper with Assets & Liabilities: Some Practical Tips
One of the keys to becoming the master of your money is to live off of 80% of your income. If you are not already doing this, it will take time and energy to practice self-control. But when you...
The 5 Disciplines of a Successful Entrepreneur
No matter where you are on the journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur, I believe everyone needs some basic disciplines in order to be truly prosperous. The following five disciplines are good...
The First Key to Building Lasting Wealth & How to Master It
In the late 1990’s, I was a fairly regular speaker at some large network marketing events. One of the hosts of those events had a great impact on my life. I had the privilege of visiting with him as...
What Stands in the Way of Change?
Think back to a moment in your life when you felt stuck. Maybe you were physically stuck in a city you didn’t like or a home you couldn’t appreciate. Maybe you were emotionally stuck in a state of...
The Seven Key Qualities All Leaders Should Possess
Every business, organization, nonprofit, and church needs a leader. Even families flourish under the direction of a leader. There is much talk on the internet and in corporations about the...
The Importance of Interrupting Your Normal
Did you know that you can achieve almost any change you desire to make? As humans, we tend to fall into a river of complacency, allowing the river to carry us wherever it pleases. We allow...
What to Look for When You Consider a Potential Rental Property
Picture this. You find an incredible property online and take a virtual tour. The floors are beautiful, the kitchen looks new, and the bedrooms are spacious. You’re amazed at the price and think...
Is Policy Necessary in an Organization?
People talk a lot about policy. They say things like, “Our policy is…” or “We need a policy on…”, but what exactly is policy? Is policy necessary in an organization? What is policy? Policy...