How You Feel About Yourself Is How You Show Up as a Real Estate Investor

[Jonathan Greene]

Many investors wonder why they can't take the first or the next step, but the reason is usually not as related to real estate or analysis paralysis as they think. It usually has to do with how they feel about themselves. Confidence.

Real estate confidence can come from networking with other real estate investors at meetups and realizing that most investors aren't on social media. They are just like you: working jobs, parents, side hustling, wearing sandals, and driving a Prius. But there's more to it than real estate confidence.

If you don't feel good about yourself as a person, as a human, you won't be at your best as a real estate investor. You will likely make bad decisions because of that. You will trust too quickly (hire a fake guru) or never trust at all (analysis paralysis) and find yourself stagnating.

If you aren't working on yourself as a person, you aren't working on your business. You will be best as a real estate investor when you feel your best as a human. Both take a lot of work, but when they are done together, that is when you uncap your potential.

What do you think?

People love to talk numbers, assets, cities, trends, but they don't talk enough about the personal development behind the investor.

[Nicholas L.]

@Jonathan Greene

completely agree.  i do also think there is something to be said for being in a strong financial position.

and they're probably tied together.  if you're not in a strong financial position, it's probably more difficult to be confident.

[Jonathan Greene]

Quote from @Nicholas L.:

@Jonathan Greene

completely agree.  i do also think there is something to be said for being in a strong financial position.

and they're probably tied together.  if you're not in a strong financial position, it's probably more difficult to be confident.

That's a great point. I think the confidence to take action in a smart way is built on all of these things. Those that leap too quickly are suffering from FOMO or trying to be like someone else, but if they do it when their foundation is not set, it makes for bad construction.

[Zach Rumfield]

This is incredibly reassuring to hear. As someone just starting out, I know that confidence can feel hard to come by. However, I've always believed that "confidence is built through taking action, especially when facing a fear or challenge." I’ve noticed that my confidence grows with every conversation I have with experienced real estate investors, and even more so each time I take a concrete step forward.

I'm a strong advocate for personal growth and development, and it's great to see that you also view it as essential to success in investing. On that note, if anyone is interested in tools for self-mastery, I highly recommend exploring breathwork—it’s an incredible modality for building mental resilience and focus.