mindset

Have you ever stopped to consider what type of leader you are? With over 20 years of leadership experience, I’ve learned that self-reflection is key to improving leadership skills. Here are a few questions to ask yourself when reflecting on your leadership style: What values guide my leadership approach? How do I communicate with my…

Have you ever considered how driving a stick shift can make you a better decision-maker? I certainly didn’t, until I switched back to driving a stick shift when I purchased my Jeep this summer. Driving it is like practicing mindfulness, and here’s how that makes me a better decision-maker: 1. Focus: Even after years of…

Why is capital preservation critical to long-term financial success? Not only to preserve capital but to have access to its value. Preserving capital is vital because it enables me: to have the resources to meet ongoing expenses to invest in future opportunities to handle unplanned events Without access to capital, I will struggle: to meet…

How can I improve my ability to adapt to changing markets? By following this simple yet often misunderstood principle. I’ve been helping my teammates understand and apply it for a decade. Every asset purchase you make is a money-storage decision. Guided by this principle, here are some of the asset characteristics I seek: guarantees volatility optionality…

I love learning about Stoic Philosophy. Unfortunately, when I first got interested, I had difficulty figuring out where to start. Philosophy, in general, can be so academic. So, if you are trying to learn more about Stoic Philosophy, here’s the best way to get started: • Read This Book:  The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday…

I’ve spent 11 years of my parenting journey grappling with this lesson: “You can’t quit something until it’s over.” That’s the lesson I learned when I was a kid, and I recently realized it’s how I was teaching my kids. But, I have had a shift in perspective. I don’t want my kids to think they have…

  There are 3 essential aspects of mindset that I have learned from years of leadership and personal development. That work has helped me uncover how pivotal mindset is to success. Here are the 3 most essential aspects of mindset to me:  I choose the mindset I show up with: growth (learning) or fixed.  I adopt a…

Me 10 years ago: I can’t buy that investment property. Why not? I don’t have enough money. Do you know any lenders or qualify for low-to-zero money-down options? No, and I don’t think so. What about your savings and investments? I don’t have enough. Do you save or invest? I do, but it’s all in…

What’s The Ultimate Financing Solution For Real Estate Investors and Entrepreneurs? I had an interesting conversation with a fellow real estate investor the other day. He was trying to secure a HELOC on one of his properties. Unfortunately, he was running into trouble because of his recent switch to self-employment. While he has a lot of equity…

How does a strong team make you more resilient? I’ve been on one team or another for most of my life. The best teams know their mission and core values and consist of teammates who: • know their role • hold the rest of their teammates accountable • pick each other up when need be You know…

How does truly understanding your long-term vision bring peace? If you aren’t sure why you are doing something or if it fits in with how you envision yourself, take a pause. Think about it some more before you jump in. If we’re in the middle of the application process for a life insurance policy and a…

Why do I think resilience is the key to success in life and finance? My ability to bounce back from setbacks and keep fighting through adversity determines my success. Many things can and will happen outside my control that could throw me off track. That’s certain. The key is to be resilient enough to continue growing and progressing.…