Staying Motivated and Focused

[Reese Millican]

Hey BP,

I would have real estate by now if I stayed focused and motivated. However, I did not work toward this. Just got out of a relationship with someone who never wanted property, so that is one reason why I did not persue it. But now I do not have her as an excuse. I need to make this happen.

I recently had some major car repairs that required significant cash, and it dawned on me that I should try to make more money if I am to afford a multi family. So I thought about becoming a real estate agent. But then I met this guy at work who plays in bars and makes $70k/year on top of his $50k salary at our day job. I thought, I can sing pretty well and have been playing guitar a few years, so I should try to do that. And then the holidays came up and the next thing I know I living check to check.

Now, honestly, I have a plan. I track all my money and I want to start savings $750/month toward my first place. I would like to get good enough at the guitar to start making money on the side as a musician and save all of that money towards a place. I find it's easy to "let life get in the way" if you are not focused and motivated. How do you guys keep your eyes on the prize, stay focused and motivated?