6 Mindset Shifts to Make Today to Become Successful Tomorrow
When you look around at people who are ultra successful in some way—whether it's their fitness or their finances or their friendships—it's not that they're any smarter. It's not that…
Personal Development & Goals
Real estate investing is a continual learning process. Mistakes and lessons learned characterize almost every investor's career. The great thing about BiggerPockets is that it allows you to learn from the triumphs and failures of other investors around the country. Spending the time to learn from others' experience can significantly speed up your real estate portfolio growth and help you to avoid setbacks. This section of the BiggerPockets Blog is dedicated to those types of posts that help investors become successful in real estate and avoid mistakes that others have made in the past. You can read up on more similar stories and discussions in our Real Estate Success Stories Forum.
3 Productivity Books That Changed My Life
When I read a book, I don’t internalize it line by line. It’s too overwhelming to try to retain every bit of wisdom packed in the pages. Instead I take…
If You Fail Because You Dodge Accountability, Here’s a Surefire Solution
Other cultures seem to better grasp the notion of personal responsibility to the larger group. Yet here in the U.S., we are conditioned to reject accountability. We want to be…
Should You Quit Your 9-5 Job to Become a Full-Time Real Estate Investor?
Does everyone who owns real estate actually quit their 9-to-5 job and become full-time investors? Let's talk about how many people actually go all-in, and why some people who could…
What Real Estate Investors Can Learn From the Near-Disaster at Starbucks
Two decades into their successful climb, Starbucks probably thought they could do anything. But then, the company began making some critical mistakes that caused many to predict it would meet…
The Top 6 Books Everyone Should Read in 2020
Do you ever get the feeling you aren’t as successful as you could be or aren’t making any progress on your goals? What are your goals exactly, and how do…
I’m Quitting My Job at BiggerPockets—Here’s Why
The time has come. After almost three fantastic years of being a BiggerPockets employee, it is time for me to transition from employee to employer. I have been thinking about…
Unpopular Opinion: Self-Help Books Do More Harm Than Good
If you've spent any length of time trying to "succeed" in life, then you've probably turned to self-help books at some point. You’ll find yourself motivated and confident—but more than…
4 Reasons Negotiating Regularly Will Make You Richer, Wiser, & More Confident
I've become much more assertive in negotiating prices—and it's paid off in more than one way. There are a few reasons I recommend doing this regularly. Learn about (and benefit…
How to Find a Real Estate Coach You Love (Hint: It’s a Lot Like Dating)
The purpose of dating is to find the person you want to spend your life with—someone who makes you better, understands you, and wants what’s best for you. You usually…
Forget S.M.A.R.T. Goals—Achieve True Success Like This
For as long as I can remember, I have used the new year to finalize my goals. I would ensure they were “SMART” (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time Specific).…
How I Hired Warren Buffett as My Real Estate Mentor
I’ve never spoken to him. But Mr. Buffett has created a means for me—and for all of us—to get inside his head and learn how he thinks about investing. Find…
5 Traits to Ditch Right Now to Become a Successful Investor
Drop these detrimental habits immediately to maximize your success and minimize your failures in your real estate investing business. You won't be sorry!
