What single habit has contributed the most to your success?
79 Replies
Jonathan Hulen
Rental Property Investor from Torrance, CA
replied about 2 years ago
@Steve Emling Waking up early and making my bed. It sounds stupid, but it sets the tone for the rest of the day. When the alarm goes off the “loser” inside me wants to sleep in. When I get up I start my day off with a win. I believe self discipline is the key factor that differentiates successful people from average people.
John W.
Rental Property Investor from Buffalo, NY
replied about 2 years ago
Would agree with persistence/consistency. Continuing to work towards something you are passionate about...not that I'm mega successful but I have been successful in accomplishing what I have wanted to so far.
Tyler Bushey
Investor from Biddeford, ME
replied about 2 years ago
"Strategic Frugality" is a term I use.
Scott P.
Rental Property Investor from Indiana...mostly
replied almost 2 years ago
The single thing I do that has the biggest impact on my success is listening (or reading) others' advice and excising good judgement regarding that advice by sorting and acting on the wisdom of others.
That's why I came to BiggerPockets.com!
(Up vote for me anyone?! :-) )
Anthony Gayden
Rental Property Investor from Omaha, NE
replied almost 2 years ago
I stopped procrastinating.
I make decisions very quickly and once I make that decision I stick with it and go all in.
Yes, this has bitten me in the butt, however in general it works out and I get things done.
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