Armed with a page full of questions, I met with Steve McKnight for lunch today. There was so much I wanted to know about the process of wraps. He said do you want me to answer your questions or give you my opinion. I knew firing q’s at him would’nt be as valuable so I went for his opinion.
‘You dont have what it takes to make it big’ Steve said, ‘you can get it, but you dont have it at the moment’.
This shocked me a little.
I thought I’d been doing alright, and the direction I was headed was a good one.
We talked about that for a hour or so and then I left feeling a bit deflated and the opposite to how I had expected I would leave.I was not upset as I know Steve’s intentions are only good ones, but I had a lot of thinking to do.
Since our lunch I have spent many hours thinking and scribbling. Here’s my take on the main points Steve had to say:‘It’s my own fault that I am where I am’.
I’d heard it before but it did not sink in until today. I work in a job I dont enjoy, fooling myself that I’m learning a lot. I have a low income that I’d justified by being young and not taking it seriously yet. Just excuses!There are 2 kinds of people: action takers
excuse makers
I used to consider myself an action taker, but today realised I’m full of $*!# (aka excuses). I’d love to be a professional investor, however until now I have had ‘logical’ reasons why I could not, such as: I need to pay bills, I need to work in a job to save for deposits, I dont have the experience, I dont have all the answers. I filled a page with excuses, and not one is a good one.What that boils down to is that it’s all up to me, no one else! I cant let the excuses get in the way. I need to get around any obsticles I have, confront my fears, and take a step in that direction.
Dont get caught up in the details, all questions will get answered. The important part is getting my mind on my side to work with me rather than against me, and commiting to my decisions.
If my attitude is right, it doesnt matter whether or not I know the answers right now.I think this is the begining of a long process, but I’m sure it’s heading in a better direction.
Thanks Yoda, I hope you have some more advice for a young jedi.
Phil.
Do or do not – there is no try.
*sigh* Man Yoda kicks a$$!… Both “Yoda’s”! [
]Quasimodo
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We are all but half formed images of our true potential.
___________________________________________________________________________Seriously though, congratulations on taking what many *could* have taken as a reason to give up and using it as a reason to keep moving forward. Steve was right about one thing… you have shown that you *can* learn. A failure would have given up the moment they were told they weren’t there *yet*.
Quasimodo
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Funny how action has a way of answering all of our fearful questions…
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Thanks for sharing that experience and incite. I have been reading Retire Young Retire Rich by Robert Kyosaki, and it seems that you have both had the same revelations, congratulations.
I too (believe I have) have come the same revelation but! I have noticed that, like with dieting, there are always people that want to hold you back even those that care about you. They think your plans are pie in the sky, your dreaming etc. It challenges your beliefs and makes discussing your plans with people around you difficult. Their reality is different to mine/yours/ours and it’s hard for them to see our vision for our future.
Phooper, your new found reality is going to be challenged, but remember what you wrote here today.
Quasi, I like your style!
Cheers
Leigh K[]“If you will take on your self-doubt and laziness, you will find the door to your freedom.”
-Robert KiyosakiHi,
What Phil left out was that I used to coach him in junior basketball about 10 years ago!
Oh how time flies.
Thanks for doing your homework mate… now translate the theory into action by taking action.
Bye,
Steve McKnight
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Remember that success comes from doing things differently.
**********Steve McKnight | PropertyInvesting.com Pty Ltd | CEO
https://www.propertyinvesting.comSuccess comes from doing things differently
Hi all.
Steve thanks for taking the time yesterday.
Quasi and Leigh thanks for your thoughts. It’s good to know others have gone through what I’m struggling with at the moment. You’re right, it is going to be challenging – but it must be for a good reason.
I appreciate your comments, it gives me an extra confidence boost!
Thanks, Phil.
It is.
What you learn in the struggle, will be worth more, in more areas of your life than your first (second and third) million dollars. What’s more, whilst unplanned misfortunes of life can wipe out hard earned financial gains quickly, they can never take the lessons that helped you to create them in the first place. Like the story of the reporter who asked Henry Ford if he was afraid of losing his fortune. Fords reply: “Of course not. If I did, I’d have it all back within three to five years.”
Go for it!
Quasimodo
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