What does it take to become rich? Well…my good friend Tom Corley has made this the focus of his 5-year study and together we’ve documented it in our book Rich Habits Poor Habits. Not surprisingly today’s infographic from StocksToTrade.com shows a similar set of habits shared by millionaires. Many of these habits are not particularly glamorous but…
We know that there is a dire housing shortage around Australia, not just for rental accommodation, but for people needing social housing, affordable housing, and for people wanting to live in desirable locations around Australia. And this is only going to get worse with our borders now open to skilled migrants and international students. So,…
Warren Buffett is an American business magnate, investor and philanthropist. He is regarded as the most successful investor of the current era, so we can certainly learn a lot from him. Here’s 10 wonderful life lessons from Warren Buffett: 1. It is better to hang out with people better than you. Pick out associates whose behaviour…
Today’s show is one of our popular question-and-answer sessions. But this is one with a difference. I guess it’s more like a speed-dating session. Not that I’ve ever had a speed dating session. But today’s show is the audio of a Zoom meeting I had with a small group of clients and prospective clients of…
Success, as with most things, starts with attitude. When you’re struggling, a small burst of inspiration can make a huge difference. Here are 10 quotes about success to inspire you to keep pushing forward and achieve your dream “Nobody ever wrote down a plan to be broke, fat, lazy, or stupid. Those things are what happen…
Here are some inspirational quotes by the highly successful entrepreneur Richard Branson to help stir you up and get you moving through the day … 1. “Respect is how to treat everyone, not just those you want to impress.” – Richard Branson 2. “Learn from failure. If you are an entrepreneur and your first venture…
It’s been an interesting few weeks full of economic news, which has led to further uncertainty about the future of our economy and our property markets. If you’re a regular listener, you’d know that once a month, I catch up with leading economic commentator Pete Wargent for these Big Picture podcasts and we look at…
Want to know a secret? When it comes to making money as a property investor, one thing is true: almost everyone can do it. The reality is, anyone who sets their mind to it and has a clear budget, strategy and purpose can be a successful property investor. That said, there are definitely some qualities that the most successful…
How have rising inflation and rising interest rates affected you? Have you had to change your lifestyle, have you sold a property, or are you considering selling because of rising interest rates? And have the current economic conditions changed your strategy or approach to property investing? These are some of the questions we recently asked…
They say the road to success is paved with failures, and speaking from personal experience, I know that’s very true. Life is a continuous learning experience. Throughout our lives, we keep rising and falling, picking up important lessons along the way. Some of these lessons come from experience, yet there are others that we learn…