{"id":94618,"date":"2017-12-07T00:02:51","date_gmt":"2017-12-07T07:02:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/renewsblog\/?p=94618"},"modified":"2023-02-09T19:05:26","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T02:05:26","slug":"biggerpockets-podcast-256-surprising-scientific-truth-successful-eric-barker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/biggerpockets-podcast-256-surprising-scientific-truth-successful-eric-barker","title":{"rendered":"The Surprising Truth Behind What Makes You Successful | Podcast"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why do some people achieve incredible success while most others struggle? Why do some reach their goals while others give up within days of setting them? Why do some people make WAY more money at work while others are stuck in the mailroom for 40 years? Those topics, among many others, are the focus of today\u2019s episode of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/podcast\" target=\"_blank\">The BiggerPockets Podcast,<\/a> where we sit down with <strong>Eric Barker<\/strong>, author of the <em>WSJ<\/em>\u00a0bestseller <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0062416049\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0062416049&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=biggerpocke0a-20&amp;linkId=7ca042267d5f5182a4ca82ff89dcbc1e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Barking Up the Wrong Tree: The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Success Is (Mostly) Wrong<\/a><\/em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=biggerpocke0a-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=0062416049\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" title=\"\">. Eric spends his life exploring the science and psychology behind what actually makes an individual successful, and today we explore those often-surprising truths as they relate to real estate, business, and all areas of life! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/biggerpockets-podcast-real\/id594419649\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0to listen on iTunes.<\/p>\n<h2>Listen to the Podcast Here<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"200\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/playlist.megaphone.fm\/?e=BIGPOC5378870611\" width=\"100%\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Watch the Podcast Here<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Surprising (Scientific) Truth Behind What Makes You Successful with Eric Barker | BP Podcast 256\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OU-RCjAZeYg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Help Us Out!<\/h2>\n<p>Help us reach new listeners on iTunes by leaving us a rating and review! It takes just 30 seconds and instructions can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/forums\/25\/topics\/161423-do-you-listen-to-the-bp-podcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>. Thanks! We really appreciate it!<\/p>\n<h2>This Show Sponsored By<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-89540 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Freddie-Mac-Logo.png\" alt=\"Freddie Mac Logo\" width=\"306\" height=\"98\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Freddie-Mac-Logo.png 896w, https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Freddie-Mac-Logo-300x96.png 300w, https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Freddie-Mac-Logo-768x246.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 306px) 100vw, 306px\" \/>Check out<strong> Freddie Mac,\u00a0<\/strong>the leader of multi-family financing<strong>, <\/strong>they\u00a0make homeownership and rental housing more accessible and affordable.<\/p>\n<p>Get a quote today by visiting:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/freddiemac.com\/smallloan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">freddiemac.com\/smallloan<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Fire Round\u00a0Sponsor<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77567 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/simplisafe.png\" alt=\"simplisafe\" width=\"271\" height=\"58\" title=\"\">Check out <strong>SimpliSafe<\/strong> Security&#8217;s DIY home security systems; an affordable, wireless, cellular, and customizable system that doesn&#8217;t require a contract!<\/p>\n<p>Try it today with a discount:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/simplisafepockets.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">simplisafepockets.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>In This Episode We Cover:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Eric&#8217;s <strong>background<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>What you should know about his <strong>book<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>How to <strong>align yourself<\/strong> with what you&#8217;re good at<\/li>\n<li>The issue of <strong>grit<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>&#8220;3 Ps&#8221;<\/strong> (personal, permanent, and pervasive)<\/li>\n<li>The secret to <strong>forming habits<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>How to create external <strong>accountability<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A discussion on <strong>systems vs. goals<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>What you should know about <strong>introverts vs. extroverts<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>How <strong>financial success<\/strong> can serve as a great defense<\/li>\n<li>Tips for not taking the day <strong>for granted<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>How to become a <strong>super connector<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>What makes somebody <strong>successful at work<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>What <strong>&#8220;work-life balance&#8221;<\/strong> truly means<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>4 metrics<\/strong> of success<\/li>\n<li><strong>And SO much more!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Links from the Show<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/forums\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BiggerPockets Forums<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLgSUZKLPRI9scZRp2XS3XTTPoUgD3LBfZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BiggerPockets&#8217; Low Budget<\/a> (Youtube Series)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/biggerpockets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BiggerPockets Youtube Channel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/stickk.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stickk<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/finconexpo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fincon<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/okdork.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Noah Kagan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/marginalrevolution.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marginal Revolution<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ryanholiday.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ryan Holiday<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/waitbutwhy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tim Urban&#8217;s Wait but Why?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/joshkaufman.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Josh Kaufman<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pbs.org\/kenburns\/the-vietnam-war\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Vietnam War<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/ph\/title\/80168079\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Icarus Netflix Original<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt1638364\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Armstrong Lie<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pbs.org\/wgbh\/americanexperience\/films\/command-and-control\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Command and Control<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/ph\/title\/80080106\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Bomb<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pactapp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gym Pact App<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Books Mentioned in this Show<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2B5Ul6x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em> Barking Up the Wrong Tree<\/em><\/a> by Eric Barker<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2BEXMgM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em> The Miracle Morning<\/em><\/a> by Hal Elrod<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/theonething\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>The One Thing<\/em><\/a> by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2iuc38g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Deep Work<\/em><\/a> by Carl Newport<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2BN3SfT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>The Personal MBA<\/em><\/a> by Josh Kaufman<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2kqqjn2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Drive<\/em><\/a> by Dan Pink<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2BO90Af\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>The Hard Thing About Hard Things<\/em><\/a> by Ben Horowitz<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2Ayqa76\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Give and Take<\/em><\/a> by Adam Grant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Tweetable Topics:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;The single most motivating thing is the feeling of progress.&#8221; (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/home?status=%22The%20single%20most%20motivating%20thing%20is%20the%20feeling%20of%20progress.%22%20BP%20Podcast%20256%20biggerpockets.com\/show256%20%40biggerpockets\" target=\"_blank\">Tweet This!<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;The importance of the habit is consistency.&#8221; (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/home?status=%22The%20importance%20of%20the%20habit%20is%20consistency.%22%20BP%20Podcast%20256%20biggerpockets.com\/show256%20%40biggerpockets\" target=\"_blank\">Tweet This!<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;In the end, it&#8217;s generally better to set up systems as opposed to goals.&#8221; (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/home?status=%22In%20the%20end,%20it&#039;s%20generally%20better%20to%20set%20up%20systems%20as%20opposed%20to%20goals.%22%20BP%20Podcast%20256%20biggerpockets.com\/show256%20%40biggerpockets\" target=\"_blank\">Tweet This!<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;There is no fear with boredom.&#8221; (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/home?status=%22There%20is%20no%20fear%20with%20boredom.%22%20BP%20Podcast%20256%20biggerpockets.com\/show256%20%40biggerpockets\" target=\"_blank\">Tweet This!<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Connect with Eric<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bakadesuyo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eric&#8217;s Blog<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today, we sit down with Eric Barker, author of WSJ\u00a0bestseller Barking Up the Wrong Tree, to learn why some achieve incredible success while others struggle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17340,"featured_media":117970,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4565],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-94618","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-biggerpockets-podcast"],"acf":[],"comment_count":0,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94618","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17340"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=94618"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94618\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/117970"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=94618"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=94618"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=94618"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}