Attention: You Are Wasting Your Life Away on Emails and Social Media
It's time to start giving real thought to the time you're spending glued to devices. So many people hope to change their lives, whether it's making more money, working out,…
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.
How My Journal Transformed My Productivity and Goals for 2019
Setting goals in writing is a great way to stay on track and hold yourself accountable for success. Here's how a journal helped me do just that—and how you can…
The Top 7 Traits of Unsuccessful People
There are clear differences in the habits and mindsets of the most successful people and everyone else from my perspective. These factors are more important than whether you went to…
How to Network Like a Pro (Even If You’re an Introvert!)
Real estate investing is a team sport. Growing your network is vital to growing your business. If you're scared of networking, or don't really know how to even get started,…
7 Lessons to Raise Your Kids as Good Entrepreneurs—Not Good Employees
Think you want obedient children? They grow into obedient adults. Here are several lessons you can teach your kids to help them grow into good entrepreneurs instead—something that's becoming increasingly…
3 Ways to Overcome the ‘Vegan Effect’ (aka Negativity) in Your Life
The "vegan effect" is this idea where people tend to get irritated at the choices that somebody else is making. Why do we do that when somebody around us goes…
4 Books to Help You Adopt the Entrepreneurial Mindset
If you attended a public high school, face it: You've probably been programmed to be an employee. These books will radically shift your way of thinking!
Inspirational Success Stories Are Great—Unless They Lead to Goals You Never Wanted
The purpose of this article is to encourage you to become self-aware and figure out what makes you tick. I want you to know that you can build a life…
No More Excuses: How to Accomplish Your Big Goals for the Coming Year
Simply talking about your goals will get you nowhere. To accomplish what you set out to do, you'll need to take action. Follow these steps to create a clear path…
How to Set Goals and Achieve Your Dreams
Our mental and spiritual growth is limitless. By setting the right goals and keeping yourself accountable day after day, you can achieve amazing results in no time. Here's how to…
8 Ways to Trick Yourself Into Becoming Wealthy
Even with the best of intentions, it takes more than knowledge to successfully budget and build wealth. Sometimes, we need to actually fool ourselves.
8 Ways to Establish a Large and Meaningful Network
How can you expand your network organically? Networking is not just about handing out or pocketing business cards. Check out these tips to learn how to make meaningful connections with…
How Giving Back Can Help You Invest in the Future
Today, more and more businesses and individuals are learning the importance of philanthropy as part of an investment portfolio. Though giving back is usually understood as an act of paying…
