BiggerPockets

I'm just curious to see what motivates the people here to invest and to keep learning new things. I'm sure there will be lots of different reasons. My main motivation is, of course, money, but money that brings power and respect. I'm tired of being treated like a dumb kid, i want to get out there and do things...and impress people, too. :oops: I'm also motivated by how much free time I could be having and how many cool gadgets I could have. I'm sure a lot of people feel the same way, but is this enough to be inspired for the whole nine yards, or is it too shallow of a reason?
can't wait to hear what you guys have to say!

I do it for my children.

Although, they have no idea that I even own rentals. I don't discuss it with them. Although, I do discuss frugality, personal economics, and how a hard day's work can be rewarding. As far as they know, I'm just an Instrument Technician at a paper mill (which I enjoy keeping my time occupied with).

When they are older, I'll let them in on the secret. But, only after I feel that they are mature enough to take part in the legacy I am trying to build for them.

So, even though I do this for them.....They will never know the "spoiled life".

So I guess you could say I do it out of love. Corny, but true.

As for my personal wants. I have some, too. I don't want a fancy car, although I do enjoy hotrodding (build them myself....and then sell them for a profit.....but drive an 8 year-old Neon as a daily, great on gas, cheap to work on). I don't want a fancy house. We live in a working class neighborhood. I do like to take a "nice" vacation, once a year. Typically, we drive and go see family. I have never taken out a loan for a vacation (no credit cards for that matter either......credit is a horrible device and a crutch of the impatient).

I guess you could say that I do what I do for financial security. Both for me, my wife, and my children.

I do this because I enjoy the work. And you must understand that succeeding in REI is really very hard work. It's a job, and like any other job, if you don't enjoy doing it then you won't do it well.

I like the independence of being self-employed. Not everyone can 'do' self-employed because it involves wearing so many hats, and wearing them well.

Guy I know is a mechanic. All week long he works for a dealership. Then at night and on weekends he works on his own projects. For him, every day is a Saturday 'cause he gets to do what he enjoys.

I am naturally motivated, and enjoy motivating others to take action as well as instruct and educate them on how to take action.

I want to be able to retire by the time my kids are in school. (Not that I necessarily will retire, I just want to be able to.) I want to be a part of their school activities, and have a lifestyle that allows me to pursue my own interests without having to worry about earning a paycheck.

I'd have to say travel, and financial freedom. 2 years ago i traveled to europe for 2 weeks, and it was the most amazing experince of my life, it made for a huge jump in motivation, because i want to be able to go and see the world whenever i want.
I'd also like to be totally financially free, not being help back by money, maybe i sound greedy, but I want that mercedes in my garage and a large amount of assets.

hmm.. my motivation is to be able to surf, whenever i want, where ever i want. I know that sounds a little immature, but it is what i truly love to do. apart from that.. financial freedom.. it'd be nice to be finished with that phase of life.. but really its just to surf. lol .. dont get me wrong though.. i love REI... i'm definitely not in it only for the money.. i'm sure i'll always have that urge for wanting to invest in property... it kinda just becomes ingrained in you.