Excercise to me is no different than eating or sleeping for maintaining optimal performance..... it's a requirement.I get up every morning between 4:30-5:00 and do an hour of treadmill, elliptical mixed with weight lifting on certain days. 

I’d say about $20k monthly net after tax cash flows from real estate investments, but since these would be leveraged some still to optimize returns I would be looking at most likely $40k+ net profit from real estate.

Stashing money in to property not leveraged sub-optimizes returns - sterilizing capital which could be better employed to produce more profits.

I think a better question is this, “how many hours per day are you actually working optimally on growing your business?”

Self Discipline, optimism, and humility - i strive to stay teachable. 

SwannyIf you could bottle up 10% of your ambition/optimism/enthusiasm and sell it, I'd be in line to buy it! 

Other folks have pointed out a lot of the reasons for optimism but I thought I'd throw one more in there for discussion:I think that the light rail and other transportation infrastructure projects will improve the value of real estate in places like burien and northgate as it will eliminate commuting time/costs as a reason to avoid these areas. 

Also, see uncle Kohlers team for tax optimization (easily the single largest expense in your life) http://keystonecpa.com/~keystone/images/5_Cash_Flow_Strategies_for_RE_Investors_eBook.pdfThis one is a bit morbid, but an important one.

Reading posts from all of you succcessful people in this thread reaffirms some my philosophy on the subject matter.There are many sides to wealth that I’ve observed:- Health- Community- Mobility- Climate- SpaceSome notes on my observations.A healthy body is form of wealth in time - A person with only 6 days to live wouldn’t be able to do much.Having a community is a store of relational wealth - We all need love and support and to feel needed by others.Mobility is a form of experiential wealth - If I am not stuck in a particular location, I’m free to pursue my passions and my tribe.Climate is a form of operational wealth - I’m more efficient and productive if the weather is optimal for me to carry out my daily tasks.Space as a form of wealth in 3D resources - A city dweller has to compete in resources much more than a ranch owner.

Having passive income in order to spend more time with my wife and kids once they hit high school would be optimal.