Whether you look at the immense world of our solar system or the microscopic world of atoms you will find certain principles always hold true. In fact, the entire physical world as we know it is controlled by these irrefutable principles.
Even though we can’t see them we know they are there controlling our lives. To some extent, the state of advancement known as civilization is but the measure of one society over another society’s ability to understand, organize and use these undeniable principles to improve the welfare of its people.
The same can be said on a smaller scale. It could be argued that a man’s ability to accumulate and organize these principles to the extent that they are available to his generation shall dictate his success in life! It should be noted that even though many of these principles were not understood by our society until recent times they have always existed.
The mere fact that we were unaware of them did not mean that they did not exist. Likewise, just because a man is ignorant of the principles controlling financial success, does not mean that they don’t also exist. They do, and have since the beginning of time, as we know it.
Organization of Principles
It has long been understood that all eighty-odd elements that make up our world are composed of the exact same particles, protons, neutrons and electrons, and the only difference is the way that these particles are organized. It has also long been understood that all men have available to them the same set of natural principles to work with. It is up to each man to organize and use those principles to the extent that he wishes to succeed.
In other words, it’s not what one has that counts, but rather what one does with what one has that counts. Totally different levels of success have been and are still attainable to individuals starting with similar resources. The only difference is their willingness to acquire, organize and use this universal knowledge. Since knowledge without action is worthless the key word here is: action.
The Principles of Real Estate Investing
Similarly, the principles in this course are undeniable. It is only to the extent of your willingness to use the principles laid out for you in this course, that you will benefit from it. The principles in this course work, but only if you apply them. The principles have been organized for you and meant to be used the way they are set up. Trying to dissect them, rearrange them, or use only part of them will not work.
They are comprehensive and no attempt to mix outside information with them is recommended. To do so could lead to financial problems that we can take no responsibility for. Some Lifestyles members that you meet will have ideas as to how to invest in real estate that differ from ours. If you wish, we can discuss the pros and cons of their ideas with you, but the ultimate responsibility for the outcome resulting from their use falls on you, so be careful!
The remainder of this course lays our principles out for you in the order that they are needed. The homework assignments are designed to get you out into the market using these principles as you become ready. If you do not complete the assignments you will miss the most important part of the course, the hands-on help. There is no need to fear anything. We will help you with anything that you are uncomfortable with. Just call us and we will answer your question or set you up for an appointment depending on what you are working on.
Desire!!!
The Starting Point to All Great Success
All men who have accumulated great fortunes have at one time or another done a certain amount of dreaming, hoping, wishing, and desiring. This burning desire to have and become was the starting point from which their great successes originated.
However, the important quality that was necessary for them to do something with that desire was a definite direction or purpose for their lives. Having a definite purpose means knowing exactly what you want and focusing on it and nothing else until you get it.
Most people spend the majority of their lives reacting to what happens to them on a day-to-day basis, worrying more about what others think than about their own dreams and desires. On the other hand, successful people with a definite purpose proactively plan what they would like to happen in their lives and then take the steps necessary to make their plan a reality. In order to do this, it will be necessary to know where you are now, where you want to go and what is it that is keeping you from getting there.
