Do you remember the first book you read as a child? Chances are it had more of an impact on you than you even know. There’s a lot of inspiration and wisdom in children’s book – for everyone of all ages. Here’s a look at some of the most inspiring quotes: Do you remember any…
2023 was really a year of confusing economic signals, mixed real estate messages and bewildered investors. And 2024 is turning out to be much the same. In other words: the perfect environment for strategic long-term real estate investors. And just like those who took advantage of the property markets 12 months ago found their properties…
We’re already well into 2024, and the last few months have been a time when little creatures come out of hibernation – they’re called forecasters, and their predictions of what lies ahead of us abound. These relate to all areas particularly property because almost anyone who owns real estate would give their second garage to…
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We’ve all done it – skimped on sleep and felt the aftereffects. But the Huffington Post reports one study published a few years ago showing that just one week of sleeping fewer than six hours a night resulted in changes to more than 700 genes. The following infographic shows the horrifying effect of sleep deprivation. Check…
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In today’s episode of the Michael Yardney podcast, I explore the power of positivity in wealth creation together with Tom Corley, the co-author of my international best-selling book, Rich Habits, Poor Habits. We’ll be dissecting Tom’s blog post “Don’t Let Others Infect You With Their Negativity,” and discussing how a positive mindset is about more…
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It’s often said that successful people sleep less and get up earlier in order to achieve more. In this infographic, HomeArena explores the sleep patterns of 21 top entrepreneurs and executives. Contrary to what you might expect, 54% of them actually sleep at least six hours! I know I do. Source: HomeArena.co.uk ALSO READ: Sleep Your Way to the…
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I’ve often said that demographic changes will be more important in shaping our property markets in the medium to long term than the ups and downs of interest rates or the vagaries of our economy, so I am pleased to have leading demographer Simon Kuestenmacher back on the show. Simon is a co-founder of The…
Australians have a national sport that isn’t played on the field: it’s property talk. Whether it’s dissecting the latest market movements or bemoaning the uphill battle to break into the housing market, it’s a hot topic at every backyard BBQ. But as we look ahead to 2024, the fact is that the housing shortage will…
Here’s a selection of great inspirational quotes to start off your week – many from some great thought leaders. Some would even call these life-changing lessons: “Respect your efforts, respect yourself. Self-respect leads to self-discipline. When you have both firmly under your belt, that’s real power.” -CLINT EASTWOOD- “The past is a great place and…
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Hindsight is a wonderful thing, isn’t it? Knowing what you know now, what would you have done differently if you had the opportunity to invest in property 10, 20, or even 40 years ago? Well, I’ve been investing for decades, which gives me the perspective to see patterns in the chaos that many others see…
