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How Do I Find Energy to Learn REI With a Full-time Job?
Hello, everybody!
I've made the decision to become a real estate investor. I'm still in the learning/education stage, but I hope to buy my first property within a year.
I am also going into my third year of being a full-time middle school teacher. I love my job, and I enjoy doing my best to be a positive role-model and educator for my students. However, I try to be an engaging and enthusiastic teacher, which takes a lot of energy, and I find it hard to leave my work at work and leave the mental baggage at school. Because I care so much and try so hard, I find myself feeling physically and mentally exhausted at the end of the day. Once I take my dog for a walk, play with him, do some cleaning, and sit down to eat dinner, I'm usually brain dead for the day! However, I know there are single parents and other extraordinary cases out there that made their dreams happen despite their circumstances!
I would love to hear from other people who have full-time jobs, who used to work full-time, or people who had other tough circumstances and how they were able to find or create the energy that they needed to pursue their REI dreams. I'm not sure if it's a mindset matter of wanting it bad enough, or maybe there is a physical remedy like exercising more often?
Any tips, tricks, mindset shifts, or other personal experiences would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you :)
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- Investor and Real Estate Agent
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Most of us started this way. But your question frankly makes me worry about your chances of success. At this stage you should have so much motivation that you can't sleep at night. REI is not a decision, it is rather a passion. I have seen a lot of people that like the idea of REI and the financial impact it can have, but they have zero passion for the job, so their engagement is usually short lived.
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