In a world driven by financial pursuits and profit margins, stewardship often takes a back seat.

I would recommend you be more specific and intentional in the pursuit of your first deal. 

Desire is the key to motivation, but it's determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal a commitment to excellence that will enable you to attain the success you seek."

People are just selfish and they don't care if they are disrespectful and disruptive to others in the pursuit of their needs (WIIFM).

Education, drive, determination and relentless pursuit.

I'm sure there are many other topics that we would both find common ground on, and in the future, through this community those may manifest.However, I wish you the best of luck in this pursuit.

While I did have some access to them directly, just the ability to be on the inside, get my hands into various aspects of the business, and learning their backgrounds and stories both from founders and early employees was beneficial.I would start with both what are your goals, and what are you lacking in your pursuit of those goals?  

In pursuit of financial freedom and investments for my families future:)

I am in pursuit of passive income.

I could pay down my loan a bit more so that I essentially break-even but would like advice on this versus investing in other pursuits.