I’m currently sworn into the Delayed Entry Program and will be shipping out soon.

Rising oil prices—driven by concerns around disrupted energy flows through key shipping lanes—pushed inflation fears back to the forefront, pressuring both equities and fixed income early in the session.

Once I learned more about proper due diligence and having found better operators, I realized that the blame is mostly on me.

With secure e-sign software and proper verification, this could be a good setup compared to other risky applicants.

Early on, proper setup matters more than complex planning.

Partnerships = Rocket ships. 

They have to give you the years to turn that ship around, get it back to correct revenues. 

Flipping electronics on eBay.Here was my schedule for over a year:• Thrift stores + Facebook Marketplace in the morning• Waiting tables typically from 11am–7pm• Listing items, packing, and shipping orders until around midnight with free packing material I got (with permission) from the Ritz Carlton recycling bins. 6 days per week.No glam.No shortcuts.No watches or cars or clubs.Just consistent effort.That grind allowed me to save $45,000 in 15 months.That’s:• ~$3,000 per month• ~$100 per daySmall numbers.Every day.Stacked over time.Because of that season, I was able to buy my second property.Not because I was special.Not because I was smarter.But because I was willing to trade comfort for progress, temporarily.The internet still offers a ridiculous amount of opportunity.But it also offers an equal amount of distraction.One of my favorite quotes says it perfectly:“It’s never been easier to win, but it’s also never been easier to do absolutely nothing.” - Alex HormoziIf you’re early in your journey, remember this:You don’t need a perfect plan.You need momentum.Chip away at the goal.Every single day.It adds up faster than you think.P.S.

One I am a bit distressed about; the other I classify as "out to sea with no wind" but I think the ship and the captain are fine--it just needs more time and continued vigilant/wise asset management and it will work out fine ("single-digit-IRR-fine").

I see many busy professionals—especially physicians—successfully execute this year after year by being intentional about planning and maintaining proper documentation of their time.