I have spoken to numerous clients who watch videos or read blogs and assume because it worked for one person, it means anyone can follow the formula and get the same results. Some clients are so desperate for success that they have tried these formulas only to end up way over their heads in debts. They did not factor in their personality and how life experiences play it’s part. I believe you are successful when you truly acknowledge who you are and your capabilities. I find folks are always willing to acknowledge their strength but shy away from their weaknesses or shortcomings. A situation becomes unique the minute you are added. Learning your shortcomings and working on them is always a good idea when you are trying to become more than you are. The information given is to feed your mind, get you to think, and process all possibilities. All information will not resonate with you so learn to take what does and leave what doesn’t.
When I decided to get into commercial real estate, I put it out in the universe hoping to network. Weeks later someone passed on a video with the caption “MUST WATCH GREAT VIDEO”. I watched the video of someone explaining how to use multiple credit cards for a down payment for commercial real estate without impact on your credit. It was pretty interesting and I followed how it worked for THEM but I knew it would not work for me. Somewhere along the line I would f@#$ up the process and go broke. I determined that the minute she said open multiple credit cards daily. Based on my personality it was too risky. I am not a high-risk taker, the only high risk I take is in the stock market. Great presenter, she explained it effortlessly and made it seem like a no-brainer, like a “duh” moment. Now, I am very savvy with my money and have had to be somewhat creative at times but this information as creative as it was, was not something I would attempt.
