How Do I Find Energy to Learn REI With a Full-time Job?

[Brent Barnes]

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 :)