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Having a positive outlook on life is a crucial part of finding inspiration. So here’s 13 quotes to help you in the week ahead. 1. “Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” – Napoleon Hill 2. “Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.” – Albert…
Like every other year, the commencement of this new year has ushered in a flurry of property market forecasts. And now that the RBA has delivered its first rate cut, like clockwork, media outlets are abuzz with projections from economists and market commentators, all eager to share their predictions about the trajectory of property prices,…
What if I told you the single biggest threat or opportunity for your wealth creation journey or your business could be something you never saw coming? In the early 1980s, long before there was a TV show by the same name, economist Dr. Don Stammer taught me to always watch out for the “X Factor.”…
Every day, without even realising it, we’re all enrolled in a masterclass—taught by ourselves, attended by ourselves. The mindset lesson I want to share with you today is: You improve not just at what you practice intentionally but at whatever you do repeatedly.” Fact is: You get better at what you practice. And when we…
“Predicting rain doesn’t count. Building arks does.” This well-worn phrase hits the nail on the head when discussing financial forecasting and, in particular, property forecasts. While predictions may give us some comfort, as we all would like to know what’s ahead for us, when it comes to property, the track record of even the most…
If a picture paints a thousand words, then this collection of charts should do a pretty good job of painting the landscape as it affects our economy and our property markets. Each month the RBA summarises macroeconomic and financial market trends in Australia by providing a detailed chart pack. World Economy Australia’s economy doesn’t operate…
Jim Rohn was one of my early personal development mentors. When he passed away in 2009, he left an incredible gift: his encouraging, uplifting messages and inspiring, thought-provoking quotes. 1. “Don’t wish it was easier, wish you were better. Don’t wish for less problems, wish for more skills. Don’t wish for less challenge, wish for…
Who do you ask for property advice? With so many mixed messages and vested interests, who can you really trust? And in today’s property markets, there are very few advisers who have the perspective of having lived through and successfully invested in a number of property cycles and understand how to take advantage of the…
When it comes to property investment in Australia, there’s no shortage of information available about how budding investors can ensure success. And while learning how to invest in property is vital for all newcomers, understanding the pitfalls to avoid should also be a priority from day one. As we have seen over the last few…
The car has long been a symbol of independence, mobility, and status in Australia. As we look ahead, the next decade promises significant changes in how we drive, where we live, and what we drive. What’s fueling these changes? That’s what Simon Kuestenmacher and I discuss in this week’s Demographics Decoded podcast, so let’s put…
