All Forum Posts by: Christian Lautenschleger

150 flips?!

Thanks for the inspiration!

I lose all trust. I tend to give people the benefit of the doubt, but when they BS to the point that I can't tell if they're being truthful or not, I look to verify every claim.

I also being in karma.

I'm going to paraphrase the eminent philosopher Chris Rock's definitions of wealth and rich.

Rich is having a lot of money. Wealth is having enough assets that you are, for all intents and purposes, unaffected by recessions and economic downturns.

It's the connotation that rich are the high earners: doctors, biglaw lawyers, professional athletes -- people that may A LOT of money, but who may have few tangible assets with which they earn more money. Wealthy people, such as the Rockafellers, Waltons, and Rothchilds, have assets in which they can overcome a financial hardship.

To me, that resonates because that means your money is financially secure. (I know I used extreme examples, but the point is that you have near-recession proof investments and assets; there are CEOs who earn 8-figures annually who live month-to-month or even week-to-week because of keeping-up-with-the-Jonesesism.)

@Jarrett Harris: That 30F30 was excellent. Probably my second favorite, after Pony Excess.

@Zach Zepp

Not 281-330-8004?

@James Wise

Isn't that the truth?

I view myself almost more of an achiever than a competitor. If I can do more, why shouldn't I?

Goals can be overrated in that what happens when you achieve them? Stagnation? More ostentatious goals? Etc.?

Me, I would start new business ventures while conducting my real estate.

The Tipping Point is one of the most influential books I've read.

I suppose I could list 30 books if I wanted.

I've never read any Rich Dad books, mainly because I find the author to be dubious.

No love for Malcolm Gladwell?

For anyone who travels a bit, the Chase Sapphire Preferred card has an intro bonus of 40,000 if you spend $3,000 the first three months you have the card. Its points are much better after that, unless you travel via Ultimate Rewards. But, the intro bonus is nice.

I know a few people who are investors. My family has been supportive, but almost overly cautious.

Welcome!

I'm a new investor in Columbus as well. Good luck!