The good news is that "bumps"can propel you forward as long as you see them as learning opportunities.  

People are always out there to make money for themselves, but if it's the guidance you need that'll propel you to your goal, then go for it.

As others stated, listening to the podcast and setting keyword alerts has really propelled my learning in the last 6 months.I'm always interested in connecting with wholesalers in my area.  

agreed, for most beginners and those building their holdings, the day job is part of the platform from which you work, something that helps propel you forward in real estate and investing (a lever to do more, not hold you back), allowing for steady income, access to credit, benefits and security....part of the beauty of part time landlording, for example, is that if done right, you can work many day jobs.....

And say goodby to propellers.

You will begin to absorb the mentalities and habits of the group, propelling you to higher levels. 4.

One that, if it goes through, will propel my earnings way higher than I originally estimated. 

Use any negativity as motivation to propel you forward. 

I lost a building to foreclosure but that propelled me to more success. 

This is a very significant part of what helped propel them into that top 5, in both cases.