Any recommended literature/habits?

Question

Hello,

I'm currently saving up to buy two properties, one an FHA 203K, and an out of state rental once I've spent my first year in my new home. The goal is

I've read the Ultimate Beginner's Guide and am almost done with Long Distance REI by David Greene. They've helped me tremendously from not knowing a thing to at least understanding key terms and the need to assemble a team. I've also been trying to analyze at least one deal a day for practice.

I'd appreciate any book recommendations or even insight on daily habits that help you as an investor.

Thank you in advance!

Dawn Brenengen · Answer

I loved Atomic Habits!  The habits that help me overall definitely contribute to my success as an investor.  Having a morning routine, getting a workout or walk in, making sure I check email in intervals, stay off Facebook, going to bed at a decent hour, etc are all things that help me be personally and professionally successful.

Anthony Barrueco · Answer

Thank you for sharing your personal routine!

Tom Shallcross · Answer

@Anthony Barrueco - for a mind-shift change around habits and daily actions, I'd highly recommend Atomic Habits and Extreme Ownership.

Atomic Habits focuses on how your daily decisions and actions are evidence of who you are and what you want to become.  There is never one defining moment, but a series of small moments that don't look like they're moving the needle (and thus, most people quit as they don't see the instant result), but these small unnoticeable decisions/actions are the foundation of your identity.

Extreme Ownership will radically shift your mindset to own everything and never point the finger again. One of the most powerful quotes to me is "discipline is the path to freedom." The author has also been on the BP podcast if you want to get a free peak into the high-level narrative of the book.

For more tactical advise on daily habits, check out Miracle Morning and the highly touted SAVERS routine.

Anthony Barrueco · Answer

@Tom Shallcross

Thanks for taking the time to share all that information. I appreciate it!