Just like successful property investors share common traits, the most successful people in business work differently. Inc.com had a peek into what they do–and why it works and found they also share a number of habits. Here’s what they found… 1. They don’t create backup plans Back-up plans can help you sleep easier at night….
Over the years I’ve had the privilege of working with some very successful property investors, business people and entrepreneurs and I’ve also met many not-so-successful investors and business people. And I’ve found that, in general, people fall into one of two groups. Those who make excuses and those who don’t. The ones who make excuses…
I’ve been reading a lot lately about what this year will hold for finance and property, how the markets are shaping up, and where the big trends are. Everyone seems to have a slightly different take on how things will pan out. When will interest rates fall again, and how low will they go? What’s…
Most days, I go into battle. My enemy is time and my problem is that I have too much I want and need to do, and not enough hours to do it all. Sound familiar? When I was first starting out, I didn’t think of time management as a skill. I simply had a lot…
I’m not a huge fan of sticking to a routine just for the sake of it. But I’ve learned over the years how important daily habits are for long-term success and wealth creation. These habits and routines are like ballast. They hold you steady when stress threatens to de-rail you, and they give you the…
Successful people didn’t just get that way because they had unique ideas. Sure, coming up with something original probably helped them, but it wasn’t the only reason they reached the top. The people that aim for the stars also understand that they need to be emotionally intelligent if they want to succeed. What does that…
Do you realise that the company you keep can have a huge impact on your life? The friends you surround yourself with, the people you choose to do business with, say everything about you. They will also have a great impact on your level of success in life. From influencing our behaviour and attitudes to…
Feeling stressed yet? It’s been a challenging year so far, hasn’t it? I guess everyone is stressed in one way or another and there is no end in sight to the challenges that can confront us. It is more or less impossible not to experience bouts of stress at some time. The difference between those…
Born leaders are hard to find, but when you come across one, you know it immediately. While leaders’ personalities are naturally varied, there tend to be some recurring behaviours and traits that mark them as born leaders. If you’ve ever been fortunate enough to work with, or for, a born leader then you’ll know what…
Newspapers and magazines are full of stories about work-life balance — why it’s important, how to achieve it, and why so many people struggle to maintain it. It’s a relatively new buzzword and, like all fads, is sure to be replaced at some point by another new one! But I want to talk a bit today…
