Encouragement is Powerful! Give One Today!
Encouragement can be a game changer for a real estate investor whether they are a newbie or seasoned investor.
We have great moments through out our business (ie closing on a great deal, your wife agreeing to be on board with the real estate business, etc) and at other moments, not so great (ie finding out more rehab needs to be done than originally planned, tenant got sick and decides to leave without paying rent, etc).
Through all this, having a community like Bigger Pockets to encourage each other to take one step closer to their real estate goal each day is critical. People need encouragement.
A young couple who struggles to start their real estate business so they can one day free up time to care for their family - they need to be encouraged. The seasoned investors who mentor and lead - they need to be encouraged. A man who is running against the clock to build up his real estate portfolio to care for his family before his medical condition limits his ability to earn money - he needs to be encouraged. We all need to be encouraged in some way.
Be the encouragement for others no matter where you are in your real estate career. A simple vote on forums, welcoming a new member, saying thank you to a podcast guest for taking the time to share their tips, look for old forums without responses and see if you can provide any tips.
The beauty of Bigger Pockets is that it is a community of encouragements and we all take one step closer to our real estate goals by actively participating. What have you done today to encourage others?
Comments (12)
Thank you for this great post!! It can feel lonely in the wild world of real estate!! I try to apply this encouraging mindset to all my encounters in life!
Meghan K., almost 11 years ago
Hi Meghan. Thanks for your comment. You are right. Doing this by yourself is not an easy task. That's why I love BP because I can fall flat on my face and there will be someone to help you get back up. Spread the encouragement mindset because that will help you along your real estate journey to your goal. Look forward to hearing your success stories!
Cuong Le, almost 11 years ago
Thanks Shaun Reilly for the comment.
Cuong Le, almost 11 years ago
Great post. Always good to give a positive thought to someone. Helps them and makes you feel good to! Win Win!
Shaun Reilly, almost 11 years ago
I second what others have said. I'll also take your words to heart.
Al Williamson, almost 11 years ago
Thanks Al Williamson for your comment. Keep pushing all of us to do better and finding creative solutions.
Cuong Le, almost 11 years ago
Thank you Cuong for this. As a new investor about 6 years ago, I used to go to those REIA meetings for nothing else other than being in the same room with people who shared the same faith, that "you can do it!". I always came away feeling energized and felt relieved that I was not the only crazy one... You are right! People need to be encouraged. I will also do what I can to share my experience and encourage others to pursue their own destiny.
Roger Lin, almost 11 years ago
Hi Roger. Thanks for your comment and glad that you are helping others where you can. Sometimes we get in a rut and all we need is to be reminded that our goals are possible. Just have to take small steps every single day. Let us know how we can help and we look forward to hearing many of your success stories.
Cuong Le, almost 11 years ago
Awesome blog post Cuong Le. We can all use that extra push to get us through this investment journey. I know I do.
Darien Gipson, almost 11 years ago
Thanks Darien Gipson for reading the post and know you will do great. Keep asking questions and take small steps every day to get to where you want to go. Got this from one of the podcasts: Consistent, persistent, ACTION!
Cuong Le, almost 11 years ago
Awesome post, Cuong Le! That's exactly what this place was built for. Thanks for sharing your post.
Joshua Dorkin, almost 11 years ago
Thanks Joshua Dorkin for your comment. We are pretty new to BP and trying to do what we can while we learn from everyone. Keep up the great work!
Cuong Le, almost 11 years ago