It’s that time of year again … when kids get to be kids and get to dress up in costumes to knock on door to door for some much anticipated sweets and treats!  Even those young at heart get to enjoy going back to their childhood memories and play dress up with their children again! Just like the love of my life … my never growing wife! LOL

Childhood memories are ones we really do need to cherish because as we grow up, we tend to forget our innocence and as time goes by, new things that we enjoy doing will end up replacing old things that we once loved.  And as I always say, we can never go back in time, so what I enjoy doing now is cherish each moment I have with the people I love and the things I love doing. 

But indeed, reality will force us to grow up and face what is real … in order to live and pursue one’s dreams, we have to wake up and start taking action!  I learnt this lesson long time ago and remember an advice from Robert Kiyosaki – those who know me know I started out learning about Real Estate and building wealth via Real Estate is because of reading the very first book by Robert Kiyosaki, “Rich Dad Poor Dad” and later all his Rich Dad series.

In his book he mentioned this:

Years ago I asked my rich dad, “What advice would you give to the average investor?” His reply was, “Don’t be average.”

That one phrase “Don’t be average” triggered enlightenment in me just like Einstein having his “Eureka” moment! There is one big difference between an average investor and an above-average investor.  So what is this one big difference? It’s quite simple, just be different!  Find out what the average investor does (what everyone is doing) and you do exactly the opposite!  In other words, be DIFFERENT!

If everyone else seeks a 9-5 job and relies on government pension after they retire … well, I go the other way: I seek NOT a job, but a vehicle that provides me with the income I need or want so that I won’t have to rely on the job or the government pension when I do decide to retire.  That decision is made by ME and not by the JOB or the government.  That’s the difference!

However, not everyone is likely going to be able to be different and that’s where you shine because you can if you choose to.  It is NOT an easy step to take, but it IS POSSIBLE!  You simply need a plan of action and start implementing those actions into reality. 

There will be obstacles, hardships, mistakes along the way, but all these learning experiences, both winnings and losses will make you become a much wiser and definitely a more confident investor.  Trust me on this one, I’ve been through it all!

Your plan will always be under revision but what you ultimately want should not change.  And if you are thinking about investing as part of your plan, here are some tips that may help you get to your goal:   

1. Ask yourself, “What do I want for my life?”
2. Take your time – this is crucial to be able to see what it is – your ultimate goal in life
3. Until you determine your goal, don’t ask or solicit input from anyone else
4. Find a mentor – someone who has done it before and is successful
5. If you’re going to do it, take action. Don’t just talk about it.

All you have to do is know what you want, have a plan, and stick to it.  Be DIFFERENT from everyone else! Many people won’t stick to their plan (and there’s nothing wrong with that), but for you to succeed in what you want, you need to stick through it.  And I trust you can … it’s in you!

If you are interested in having Real Estate as your goal or part of your goal and would like some help with setting your plan and making that difference in your life, feel free to contact us!  We’d love to help guide you on your path to success too!  Until then, have a safe, fun, and a spooktacular Hallowe’en!