Why I listen to the Bigger Pocket’s podcast

Although I do receive the occasional financing tip and do get some nifty ideas from hearing about different investor strategies, I have to admit that I am no longer listing to the podcast primarily for educational purposes. I originally did, but no longer. Mainly, I listen for inspiration. Honestly, I think the stories have given me courage that I wouldn’t have gotten from any other source. I just can’t get enough of the success stories! Why you ask? Because the world is full of nay sayers! 

It is unlikely that your friends with full time corporate jobs are going to be a source of encouragement! How is your slum lording business going? Never gets old does it fellas. 

How about a big heaping helping of skepticism from your father in law at Thanksgiving? I thought I was enjoying some green bean casserole with the crunchy onions on top.  

You can just smell the fear of non-conformity with some people. What if things don’t work out? Don’t you remember what happened in 2008?  It can be tiring! 

Although the car is the most common place for me to listen to the podcast, I enjoy listening while riding my road bike in the summer or while skinning up a mountain in the winter. I fully admit that I crank the bike pedals a bit harder if the podcast is extremely motivational. Not just because I think about how I might gain more success, but also because it is just flat out fun to hear about people making positive change in their lives. It is also comforting to know that there are other people like you in a world that is not always accepting. Without all the hype is part of the Bigger Pockets motto. Hype has done nothing for me, but positive thoughts have done wonders.