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Posted on: 07/14/2008 Posted by: LamarTheInvestor Blog Points: 36 View all blogs >> |
Getting Out of your Comfort Zone!
"To get something you never had, you have to do something you never did."
As we begin to dream and envision ourselves moving forward in the directions that make us happy, we tend to not take the necessary actions that are needed to make our dreams a reality.
Did you ever set a goal for yourself and it seemed like it just took forever?
Did you ever wonder why it was faster for others, but not as fast for you.
When I first got started in Real Estate, it took me a long time before I finally settled down, got focused, climbed outside of my comfort zone and completed my very first deal. At the same time, it probably took someone else 30 days or 2 months, or maybe 6 months tops! You’ve heard the testimonials all over the net. “I did my first deal within 30 days after reading so & so’s real estate course.” I used to hear those testimonials and I’d think….Yeah ok….30 days??… Then why the heck is it taking me so long.
Then once I completed my first deal, I realized how simple it was… and I asked myself, was the course full of it or was I.
The answer was...I (People don't like to admit it, but fear can dictate your life if you dont' overcome it.)
The thing is that I didn’t complete that deal, until I turned it up a notch by getting out of my comfort zone (failure zone) and taking the necessary actions that were required. Such as:
-Getting my Real estate Website to attract seller, investor, and buyer leads
-Posting Ads Everywhere I could!
-Building lists with the leads I was getting
-Actually contacting those leads and getting properties under contract
-Following up with leads as they came in or as I contacted them
-Following up with leads to close the deals
-Building relationships through initial communication, following up, and by providing value any chance I could (Whether it be to sellers, buyers, tenant buyers, or investors). The key is to listen to their problems and provide a solution!
I even started a Newsletter for my Investor List and that was definitely not something I felt comfortable doing,. However, I saw the opportunity for me to be able to communicate and provide value to others and I went for it. I initially tried talking myself out of it and making excuses like… Well what if they don’t like my material, or what if I can find something to write about each month, or what if they think I’m a scammer, blah blah blah….
However, once I got out of my comfort zone and wrote my first newsletter, it was smooth sailing from there. I’m getting awesome comments via email about my newsletter, I’m getting the advice I need to make it better, and I'm able to educate myself everyday.
I’m actually having difficulty deciding on what to write about next, not because i dont’ know, but because there is so much to choose from and I want to capture it all. It’s truly amzing what you can do once you get out of your comfort zone. When you start to do things you don’t normally do and start seeing the results you want to see, thats' when you know your headed in the right direction.
My last newsletter was about Web 2.0. It’s outside the box and just not what a lot of “old school” investors are used to and if you just give it a shot and just get out there and provide value, then you’ll see how much farther you’ll get and the results should come a lot quicker.
Get Out of Your Comfort Zone, because it truly is your failure zone and start taking the necessary actions to get the results you want. Don’t be average, be above average. Don't blend in with the crowd. Stand apart from everybody else. Be unique and strive for exellence. You can do it! I believe in you…But, that all doesn’t matter… If you don’t belive in yourself.
Someone once said, "To get something you never had, you have to do something you never did."
In my opinion, that's part of what being Fearless is all about!
To Your Success,
J.Lamar Ferren
New Breed & Fearless Investor
"Lamar The Investor"
www.LamarTheInvestor.blogs
"To get something you never had, you have to do something you never did."
As we begin to dream and envision ourselves moving forward in the directions that make us happy, we tend to not take the necessary actions that are needed to make our dreams a reality.
Did you ever set a goal for yourself and it seemed like it just took forever?
Did you ever wonder why it was faster for others, but not as fast for you.
When I first got started in Real Estate, it took me a long time before I finally settled down, got focused, climbed outside of my comfort zone and completed my very first deal. At the same time, it probably took someone else 30 days or 2 months, or maybe 6 months tops! You’ve heard the testimonials all over the net. “I did my first deal within 30 days after reading so & so’s real estate course.” I used to hear those testimonials and I’d think….Yeah ok….30 days??… Then why the heck is it taking me so long.
Then once I completed my first deal, I realized how simple it was… and I asked myself, was the course full of it or was I.
The answer was...I (People don't like to admit it, but fear can dictate your life if you dont' overcome it.)
The thing is that I didn’t complete that deal, until I turned it up a notch by getting out of my comfort zone (failure zone) and taking the necessary actions that were required. Such as:
-Getting my Real estate Website to attract seller, investor, and buyer leads
-Posting Ads Everywhere I could!
-Building lists with the leads I was getting
-Actually contacting those leads and getting properties under contract
-Following up with leads as they came in or as I contacted them
-Following up with leads to close the deals
-Building relationships through initial communication, following up, and by providing value any chance I could (Whether it be to sellers, buyers, tenant buyers, or investors). The key is to listen to their problems and provide a solution!
I even started a Newsletter for my Investor List and that was definitely not something I felt comfortable doing,. However, I saw the opportunity for me to be able to communicate and provide value to others and I went for it. I initially tried talking myself out of it and making excuses like… Well what if they don’t like my material, or what if I can find something to write about each month, or what if they think I’m a scammer, blah blah blah….
However, once I got out of my comfort zone and wrote my first newsletter, it was smooth sailing from there. I’m getting awesome comments via email about my newsletter, I’m getting the advice I need to make it better, and I'm able to educate myself everyday.
I’m actually having difficulty deciding on what to write about next, not because i dont’ know, but because there is so much to choose from and I want to capture it all. It’s truly amzing what you can do once you get out of your comfort zone. When you start to do things you don’t normally do and start seeing the results you want to see, thats' when you know your headed in the right direction.
My last newsletter was about Web 2.0. It’s outside the box and just not what a lot of “old school” investors are used to and if you just give it a shot and just get out there and provide value, then you’ll see how much farther you’ll get and the results should come a lot quicker.
Get Out of Your Comfort Zone, because it truly is your failure zone and start taking the necessary actions to get the results you want. Don’t be average, be above average. Don't blend in with the crowd. Stand apart from everybody else. Be unique and strive for exellence. You can do it! I believe in you…But, that all doesn’t matter… If you don’t belive in yourself.
Someone once said, "To get something you never had, you have to do something you never did."
In my opinion, that's part of what being Fearless is all about!
To Your Success,
J.Lamar Ferren
New Breed & Fearless Investor
"Lamar The Investor"
www.LamarTheInvestor.blogs
