17 May 2013 | 22 replies
If you want to succeed in business/investing you have to abandon the need to Keep up with the Joneses and learn to DELAY GRATIFICATION!
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20 January 2010 | 5 replies
Therefore, you need more reasons to get started with real estate than skill if you are expecting quick financial gratification.
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13 June 2016 | 16 replies
You should segregate your contacts methods to you one for routine issues (the door is squeeking) (email, form filled out) one for emergencies (the toilet is flooding the house) (phone call/text)Secondly you must delay gratification except in the case of an emergency.
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1 March 2018 | 125 replies
Are they selling something for nothing, instantaneous gratification, pie in the sky, basically diseased mind set.
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1 August 2009 | 106 replies
You think high-profile sexual abuse of children is the American Dream?
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22 December 2017 | 16 replies
Yes you can't access the money until 59.5, BUT it's delayed gratification. $5500 at conservative 50% return over 5 years (stocks or options trading): $41765.
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24 January 2018 | 152 replies
@Laith Ali Sadly, we live in an era of instant gratification, which leads many to lead a life way beyond their paychecks.
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16 November 2016 | 14 replies
This is how I sell it -- Most understand and appreciate the process:- $35 fee for each adult >18 years payable directly to Transunion Smart Move (not me)- Fee is mandatory and all of my tenants have gone through the screening process- I want all of my tenants to feel comfortable with their fellow tenants - As a female (or as a husband), I'm confident you will appreciate these measures to enhance the safety and comfort of your loved ones against those who may have a violent or sexual assault history
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27 November 2016 | 12 replies
I am a person whom finds gratification in the steady climb of setting milestones for myself.
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16 November 2012 | 8 replies
I guess it is a matter of instant gratification compared to delayed gratification.