Dan Schwabel interviews Robert Kiyosaki: Be Humble and keep Learning!
Social Media has even caused the Guru’s to be humble and start learning again. In fact Robert Kiyosaki states that he spends about $200,000.00 a month managing his social media presence. He mentions how crucial it is to keep learning. The fastest learners and the most humble seem to always win. Dan Schwabel is the author of Personal Branding 2.0 and keeps a plethora of information in his blog, Personal Branding. Follow Robert on Twitter @therealkiyosaki and Dan Schwabel @danschwabel to keep on top of Entrepreneurship, Social Media and Real Estate Investing News. Combined, the three are what I like to call the Power Trio in the 21st Century because never before have they been so vital to our thriving in this world we live in. Follow me, Crystal O’Connor @yourcrystalball or @crystaloconnor!
How to Teach Kids about Money
David Bach
Financial Expert and Bestselling Author
How do you talk to your kids about money? Best selling personal finance author David Bach says it’s never too early to teach them the value of money, and that includes how to earn it, save it, and give some of it away.
Only 5% of the population understands its power.
Ryan Celestain discusses how the book Rich Dad Poor Dad changed his life and can change yours as well. Real estate investing is a not just a way to become Rich….it is an entirely differnt way of thinking and only 5% of the population understands it’s power.
Top 5 Real Estate Tips

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There are a lot of myths about property investing. In this article I will give you the top 5 real estate tips that you will need when investing. Many of these real estate tips will be contrary to what you have thought and that’s why I am offering them to you. I hope they help to enlighten you in your future ventures.
Real Estate Tips #1
You don’t have to be a seasoned businessperson to invest. Having business experience can be a big plus in this game but it’s no requirement. Many blue collar people fool themselves into thinking they can’t become investors simply because they aren’t business people. The truth is that the confidence you need to win in real estate should come from solid business deals that you make. A great deal is all the confidence and business savy you need to convince a loan officer or mortgage broker.
Real Estate Tips #2
Knowing a lot about real estate is not exactly a requirement to start becoming a investor. That may sound like a pretty contradictory thing to say but let me explain. Everyone starts in the same place. The idea that you must be an expert to start investing is false. You need to just get up one day and start. The only way to become a true expert is through experience.
Real Estate Tips #3
Knowing someone in this business can be very benificial. It is by no means a requirement for success but it can help out. It’s more about setting and meeting goals, assembling your own team, and just doing things that will get you around to meeting contacts. People will come and go and some may stick around, but knowing people can help a lot.
Real Estate Tips #4
Starting big can be a lot more helpful then starting small. I here people in the media, so called “experts, try to give advice on investing, and one of the more common pieces I hear pertaining to all investing is that starting small is the safest way to invest. Well, it may be the safest most risk free method but it’s also the least rewarding by far. If there isn’t risk involved, then there is not going to be much reward. Ever here the old phrase “No pain, No game”? Well, it’s true. Do yourself a favor and don’t be afraid to go for the big deals. What really matters is that the deal makes sense and will work, not the size.
Real Estate Tips #5
Probably the best tip I can give you here today is that you don’t have to be rich to invest in properties. This is a huge myth. Most people say things like this to themselves as an excuse not to get out there and make something of themselves. This is not like saving for your first home. This is a business. You are going to be making revenue and that revenue is going to be paying off mortgages that you will get to pay for your investments. Don’t worry about money. Your going to be borrowing everything anyways.
Alright, maybe I should have called some of these myths, but I think the best tips are the ones that debunk the lies you here about investing. Remember to keep your wits and don’t let “common knowledge” guide you. Often times “common knowledge” is bad advice. If you want a fantastic guide on real estate investing and tips for anyone, go to my website called Blue Collar Real Estate.
Ivanka Trump’s advice for Women
Ivanka shares her advice with women about success in business. She says you “can’t fake it, so use your best educated guesses.” She also advises using Angel Investors right now in this economy because banks aren’t lending right now. I great piece of advice she also lends is asking for three referrals to everyone you come into contact with in business situations. Social media and community outreach are also business mentions while promoting her book Trump Card: Playing to Win in Work and Life.
The View discusses how Passion and Resilience lead to financial success.
Jean Chatzky discusses resilience and her new book The Difference. She reveals there are 4 groups/ types of people that make up the new economic strata in America. There also seems to be 8 steps to financial success she had discovered through a study she helped conduct. Those steps are :
- Happiness & Optimism
- Resilience
- Connectedness
- Passion
- Intuition
- Habitual Saving
- Invest in Stocks
- Gratitude
Money Smart Mom
Money Smart Mom is the name of this budgeting Super Star Mom’s website. Love the envelope idea mentioned by the anchor on CNBC while interviewing her. Putting cash into envelops and only spending the amount allowed within the envelope is a great way to stay on budget. Try it!
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