Wondering if there’s a magic wand or secret potion that helps investors reach the highest highs of success?
Well, this is the real world, folks. So while those things don’t exist, I do have other helpful ideas that will most definitely help.
Hey Moguls, Andrew Massaro here with 3 critical components you need to be successful.
But it’s not just about being successful…
You have to crush it. Kill it. Be the best, fastest… be a superstar.
I’m not talking about $100k a year successful, I’m talking super-duper profit successful because you’re a frickin’ star in this industry.
You need to be a person people strive to be…
Someone they respect…
The cream of the crop.
To be the best, you need these 3 components:
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Talent
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Intelligence
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Work Ethic
1. Talent
“You just have to find that thing that's special about you that distinguishes you
from all the others, and through true talent, hard work, and passion, anything can happen.”
~Dr. Dre
Look, you don’t have to have the most talent…
But you certainly need some.
And that’s basically something you’re born with already.
Now, that doesn’t mean talent can’t be taught. On the contrary, you can nurture it… develop it… foster it... improve it…
But without this component, this business won’t work.
And if you’re here on Mogul, reading this… learning and growing from other talented investors, then you have #1 already.
“Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual
from the successful one is a lot of hard work.”
~Stephen King
2. Intelligence
“Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.”
~Henry Ford
Again… you don’t have to be the most intelligent …
And because you’re here, you are obviously already intelligent since you know Mogul is the top site to gain even more REI knowledge.
Of course you can read more sites, blogs and books, take classes and seminars, attend workshops, take courses…
Similar to talent, everyone is born with some sort of intelligence…
But us investors, we have the capacity for:
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logic
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understanding
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self-awareness
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learning
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emotional knowledge
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reasoning
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planning
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creativity
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problem solving
That’s what separates us from other ‘smart’ people.
“Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.”
~Stephen Hawking
3. Work Ethic
“At the end of the day, you are solely responsible for your success and your failure. And the sooner you realize that, you accept that, and integrate that into your work ethic, you will start being successful. As long as you blame others for the reason you aren't where you want to be, you will always be a failure.”
~Erin Cummings
I’m not going to sugarcoat this one…
You have to put in the work. You have to work hard.
Not 1 hour here and there – you’ll have to put in (at least in the beginning), lots of hours to make this work.
I know that may be more difficult for some of you because you still have day jobs…
But I’ve got to lay some heavy truth on you – no excuses.
If that means you have to work your 9-to-5 day job during the week and push investing all weekend – do it.
The hours that are put in separate the talent and intelligence from the absolute best in the business.
Think of:
Michael Jordan…
Lebron James…
Bill Gates…
These are the guys who are the best in their industry because they put in the work.
Their work ethic is off the charts… because their desire is off the charts.
That is how YOU have to be.
If you want to be the best, you have to put in the work.
“I've viewed myself as slightly above average in talent.
And where I excel is ridiculous, sickening work ethic.”
~Will Smith
I’m Listening…
Do you have another component to add to this list? Share below.
Develop and grow your talent.
Be a lifelong learner to continue fostering your intelligence.
Work hard every day. Period.
Andrew Massaro
, also known as "The Maestro", is the founder of Wholesale Coaching, Inc. and is one of the most sought-after wholesale and REO coaches in the U.S. A University of Florida graduate, Andrewís house flipping career started in 2005, during one of the most dramatic and awe-inspiring real estate booms in recent memory.
After many years of success flipping houses in Tampa Bay, Andrew began also pursuing his passion and purpose: hands on, one-on-one coaching and mentoring other investors. Through Wholesale Coaching, students interact with and are coached by Andrew, personally. He has the unique ability to teach and guide his fellow investors to the results they desire. The one-on-one interaction and partnership is the key and what really sets him apart from others who offer coaching.
Andrew is also a loving husband, father to a beautiful little girl, Charlie Lynn, and an active board member of Current of Tampa Bay, a non-profit focusing on humanitarian efforts and showing love to underprivileged individuals.