I am a G"do the math" kind of person first--emotions second.

I think Gordon Moss, the NPN expert guy has it right about looking for notes from borrowers with "emotional equity."

Take emotion out of the equation.

Also, Dan Kennedy is a great teacher of selling material.Anytime I'm having difficulty being motivated, I pause then ask myself if it's because I'm avoiding something, experiencing fear or other emotional state, and it's often something that I failed to do or a step I skipped or cut corners on.

In this market this is especially dangerous because good deals are hard to come by and you want to "make" the deal look good - so keep emotions out and analyze what your goals are and abilities are.  

---- MESSING WITH MY MONEY IS LIKE MESSING WITH MY EMOTIONS!!)

One more tip – people remember stories that trigger their emotions.

Firstly and most importantly know your risk tolerance level.Second know how to set and monitor goals in keeping with the above.Lastly understand maths, (I think you Americans call it math), and learn to leave your emotions at the door when you analyse deals.

Of all of them, Your Money or Your Life radically shifted my mentality on work and money, got me tracking and evaluating my spending in alignment with my values, and honestly gave me the emotional permission to not equate my identity as an educator with my job as an educator.

Realize emotions will cost you money.