From the desk of C.J Lauria
Few illustrations of fear are more aptly applied than that of a sky diver. Along with fear of heights and other phobias, jumping out of a plane in flight represents a daring challenge. Now, imagine if you knew positively that absolutely NO harm would come to you and following a safe landing you would be hooked on the thrill of sky diving. Wouldn’t your initial experience be nothing but exhilaratingly fun?!? Unfortunately, we don’t have the proverbial “crystal ball” and cannot foretell the future, however, if there is any truth to the saying “history repeats itself” then maybe prior experience is immeasurably advantageous. Wouldn’t you agree? I am personally acquainted with many who have explored the exciting business of real estate investing and they are glad they did. Interestingly, they didn’t always feel that way. Fear of the unknown can overtake you so that any possible enjoyment along the way is squelched. Worse yet, you may never actually take the “leap,” even after getting your education, because fear prevents you from moving forward. As a real estate mentor I can vouch for the many who are paralyzed by fear. Without first-hand experience it is a virtually insurmountable challenge to branch off onto a new career path without a mentor. Let me define what a real mentor does. He/she has a vested interest in their protégé and stays with any sincere student seeking to emulate their mentor. This is evident when the mentor sees the student closely following directions and trusting their sage advice. Granted, some so-called mentors aren’t exactly worthy of such attentiveness because they aren’t truly qualified to carry the title. However, if you find a good mentor you will need to go with the program from “cradle to grave” by following through on all directives without exception. As the founder of Invesdoor’s Mentor for life!™, a national real estate mentorship and joint venture program, I see formerly shy, timid people advancing with gusto because they follow directions. I think it was Donald Trump who said: “Courage isn’t the absence of fear. It’s the conquering of fear.” Fear is toxic and doesn’t usually disappear on its own. Want to conquer your fears of starting your own real estate investment business? Search for a genuinely qualified mentor and follow through.
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