Take Action in Real Estate

Sometimes – especially when undertaking what may seem like a difficult task – our desire to be fully prepared for the task ahead makes us delay actually accomplishing the task. We want to study more, learn more, read more, and practice more instead of doing it more. There comes a point where you need to put down the workbooks, turn off the webinars, and get to work – and that point is usually yesterday.

Don’t misunderstand; this isn’t to say that preparation isn’t important. And you may be able to come up with plenty of convincing reasons as to why you’re not quite ready to roll your sleeves up and get to work; most of those reasons are usually rooted in a fear of failure or lack of determination.

However, there are plenty more reason to get started:

• Real-life experience is almost always a more efficient way to learn about real estate. You are going to learn more by doing it than you will simply studying it.
• No one is going to do it for you. Even if you have experienced mentors and talented coaches, you are the one who is actually going to have to put in the effort.
• While having knowledge is never a bad thing, knowledge becomes infinitely more valuable when it is applied. Otherwise, it only benefit is next time you play Trivial Pursuit or if you become a college professor.
• As you go out and do the work, you will find success and build your self-confidence – which, in turn, should bring more success. Sitting at home doesn’t do that.

So put the books away (although you should keep them nearby for reference), finish the workbooks (which you should also keep nearby), and get out a do the work. There will be some ongoing education; there’s nothing wrong with buying a new book or taking a new course from time to time. But the biggest benefit will come to you from taking action.