What is your MOTIVATING FACTOR to continue in REI?

[Douglas Christian]

Just wanted to know what keeps you going and what MOTIVATES you. Some do a deal or two or more a month. Some don't do any deals, but continue to try and stay in the game. My question is specific. What keeps you in the game if you are having a HARD time finding DEALS, MOTIVATED SELLERS, or getting a GOOD strategy in place. How do you hang on or have you given up? Pls let me know what you are doing to sustain yourself in TOUGH times.

[Jon Klaus]

1. Freedom. I want the freedom to do the things that are important to me.

2. Deal junkie. It's very satisfying to do great deals.

3. Balance sheet. REI makes it healthier each year. It's motivating to see the progress.

I know that if I am patient and persistent the deals will come. Maybe not exactly when I want them, but they do appear. Let the game come to you.