There is a lot to be said about the old phrase "He is a self made man". It kind of reminds me of the story: Chuck Norris was born in a log cabin that he built. Of course that can not be true... even of Chuck Norris.
However as our Active Rain friend Lou Ludwig reminds us each and every day, one way or another, our thoughts lead to our actions and our actions lead to our success or our failures.
Nearly every day, if not every day, we read about someone escaping poverty to become a huge success in business, in the community, or even in their faith. Nearly every day, if not every day, we read about someone who had life handed to them on a silver platter only to squander away, money, morals, and life.
I believe there is a direct tie between Real Estate and success although I could not pinpoint that tie for you. Having a place to call home give people a sense of security and security builds confidence, Confidence builds determination which builds a will to succeed. Kind of like The Little Engine That Could.
I was a cocky spoiled rotten kid of 18 when I purchased my home. My folks did not loan me a penny, not even for a down payment. I worked at a record shop for about $1.35 an hour. The lesson I learned that after paying all my bills I could either eat or party were not as easy to learn as it sounds.
I do have compassion for others but the fact remains, most people are where they are by their own doing, good or bad.
As Realtors we all hear sad stories from folks who tell us life has been unfair to them and they are entitled to a home but their credit is bad and they don't have a penny for a down payment (while they light up a smoke to go with that beer). Well boohoo, quit smoking, quit drinking, quit buying all your groceries at the 7 - 11 and start saving up for that down payment.
Our lives are what we make of them. If we throw pity parties then we are to be pitied. If we make lemonade out of lemons we will make ourselves successful. A good place to start your path to success is to own the roof you live under. Not everyone can afford it... only the ones that strive to.
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