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Do you think much about how you spend your time? Or does your day just seem to fly past filled with tasks and other people’s priorities? Controlled by others? I recently read an article by Sahil Bloom that discussed who we spend our time with over the course of our lives. The insights I got…
In today’s episode, I’m not holding back. I’m going to tell you some brutal truths about property investing. That includes some of the things that can go wrong. Some of the frustrations of being a property investor, and some of how slick marketing can lead you astray. Stick with me, though, because it’s not all…
Are you having a fence war with your neighbour? You’re not alone. Boundary fences are one of the major causes of property disputes between neighbours. So, do you know your rights when a new dividing fence needs to be put up between you and next door? And what happens if your neighbour suddenly announces he…
Morgan Housel wrote a great column at Fool.com many years ago where he explains that people usually get better at things over time, but there’s something about money that gets the better of us. It’s one of the only areas in life we seem to get progressively dumber at. He then outlined 77 Reasons You’re Awful…
To all the high achievers out there, here’s a question: When did you last pause to acknowledge that ‘good enough’ can be a victory too? If you’re anything like the many ambitious property investors and business people I encounter, you’re probably your own harshest critic. You chase the extraordinary and, in doing so, you often…
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It is impossible to become rich with a negative mindset. Negativity puts the brakes on success and wealth accumulation. It acts as an anchor, dragging you down into the abyss of poverty and poor health. It is virtually impossible to become wealthy without a positive mental outlook. Why? Tom Corley accumulated a treasure trove of studies…
With many commentators forecasting what’s ahead for property in 2024, many are focusing on the times we’ve experienced over the last few years and trying and extract the lessons we’ve learned. Rather than do that, today I’d like to remind you of some of the foundational principles I use to grow my wealth. Let’s look…
We’re living in interesting times, aren’t we? A time of social and political unrest but also a year into a new property cycle – a time when lifetime wealth will be created by some people, but unfortunately not by most. So as we head into the second quarter of 2024 I’d like to share a…
Why do some people seem to effortlessly grow their wealth while others work hard but continue to struggle? I’ve got something a bit different for you in today’s episode. Together with Brett Warren, national director at Metropole and financial whiz Pete Wargent, we give you a sneak peek behind the curtain and help you understand…
Put your hand up if you would like to be rich. Thought so. Now keep your hand up if you think that you can become rich. Not so many hands in the air. But for those who agreed with both statements: congratulations. You’re halfway to becoming wealthy because you’ve got the right mindset, which is…
