LASH COMMENTARIES: What Value Do You Add?

LASH COMMENTARIES: What Value Do You Add?: Have you ever really evaluated yourself and asked the question,"what value do I add to the world around me?" The bottom line is if...

What Value Do You Add?

Have you ever really evaluated yourself and asked the question,"what value do I add to the world around me?"

The bottom line is if you do not know your value. You will never reach your true potential in life. 

Now you have to do the work, but if you have knowledge and people skills you my friend can rise very fast if you connect with the right people.

You know the old saying it's not what you know it's who you know. Well that is a half truth. It is what you know and who you know. Your specialized and general knowledge of the world along with your personal connections can catapult you into another dimension quite quickly.

So my advice to you is always create strong social skills. Get on the phone with clients. Find that common ground.We are all more alike than we realize. Offer your time, advice or go the extra mile to do a favor for someone you barely know. 

Invest in yourself. Get an education in whatever you are doing. Emerse yourself in what you do. Learn everything you can and listen to the guy who is successful at what you want to do. He can be the most valuable connection and education 

You will get.

So recognize what value you can add to the world around you. Let yourself become great at what you do. Strive for excellence and live your dream.

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LASH COMMENTARIES: What Did You Learn This Year!!!!! Will you become ...

LASH COMMENTARIES: What Did You Learn This Year!!!!! Will you become ...: I am sure that I am not the only Real Estate Investor asking themselves "What did I learn this year and how can I make a difference nex...

What Did You Learn This Year!!!!! Will you become a Titan?

I am sure that I am not the only Real Estate Investor asking themselves "What did I learn this year and how can I make a difference next year." This is the time that we all spend time with our families and realize why we work so hard to make a difference in their lives. Every parents hope and dream is to secure a future for their children and future generations to come. Yes a legacy! You know like Ford,Vanderbilt, Carnegie, JP Morgan and many more Titans that built this nation. Now I just want to make sure we are going to be financially secure for the future retirement, College education and all those pesky costs that come with living your life. I definitely do not plan on being a Titan of Industry, but the lesson is in these men who came before us. What made them who they were and how did they become the Titans. Was it luck or mindset? I believe it was mindset and knowing when to seize an opportunity. Actually when to recognize an opportunity. I believe that each of these men combined several traits that lead to their success in business. The first trait I see is Vision. Each one of these men had a vision so futuristic that no one thought they could achieve it. They knew if they were willing to follow through and see their vision to the end, that they could control their future. Their belief in what they envisioned drove them with a passion to see their dream come to life. These men were good negotiators and often controlled business, social and government circles to ensure their success.They traveled in circles of influence and learned from the men who knew how to succeed. So what can I take away from the Titans of Industry? What can I do different next year to make my business a success and secure my legacy. I need to get a Vision of exactly where I want to be and break it down into goals for my business. What is it that my business is to become and how do I put a plan in action to get there. Some good old soul searching and brainstorming to determine what it is that I want to achieve. What is it that I have to do to get there and how long will it take. These are the scary questions we really do not take the time to answer, so in turn we haphazardly try to run a business unwittingly turning it into a hobby or worse yet a full time job. Can I really remove myself from the business and make money. At what point can I quit that full time job? People do not plan to fail. They fail to plan. So this year I Plan to Plan. Success is the only direction I am taking this year. I have learned this past year, that I can overcome great obstacles and survive under extreme pressure. I believe that I will succeed and that is s half the battle. Mindset is the key factor in any success. If you believe you can do this, then you can. I may never be a Titan, but I can be successful in business. What I learned from last year is that it is in the past and I only have the future to look forward to.

LASH COMMENTARIES: What Are You Thankful For

LASH COMMENTARIES: What Are You Thankful For: This is the time of year we all should be thankful for all the blessings we have in our life. I am thankful for all the incredible people I ...

What Are You Thankful For

This is the time of year we all should be thankful for all the blessings we have in our life.

I am thankful for all the incredible people I have been blessed by in my new investing career. Brokers, Lenders, Mentors, Sellers, Buyers, Wholesalers, Contractors, Realtors and yes even city officials. I have found everyone to be a great source of energy and support in my journey as an Investor.

I am thankful for an incredible job that I really love and the awesome coworkers I have had the opportunity to work with. 

I am thankful for my family that has been the foundation of my life. My beautiful daughter who is pursuing her dreams and blesses me everyday. I only hope she knows how much I love her and how very proud I am of her.

Most of all I am thankful to God for blessing me with all the people in my life and always has my back. Without God I have nothing.

So take some time this holiday to let someone know how thankful you are for being blessed with them in your life.

Happy Thankgiving!