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Today you get to climb inside my brain as I share with you a “baker's dozen” of traits that are shared by those who are successful, both in house flipping or any endeavor.  These are the traits that I consistently see in people who are successful, and if you follow these tips, then I have complete faith that you will succeed at whatever you undertake!

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Show Notes

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In this episode we cover the top traits of successful house flippers, real estate investors, entrepreneurs and business people.

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  1. They get Educated\n
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    1. You need to learn your craft.
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    2. Sources of Education: podcasts, websites, books, seminars, mentors
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  2. They are Focused\n
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    1. Don't get distracted by shiny objects.
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  3. They take (MASSIVE) Action\n
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    1. Pick a plan, stick with it and go for it!
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    2. Pick actions that generate income rather than “busy work”
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    3. You can learn a ton by doing.
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  4. They Find a Way to make things work\n
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    1. Don't be a “yeah but'er”
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    2. Find what works for you and apply those things that make sense
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    3. Teach yourself to look for things that will work for you, rather than focus on the things that won't work for you.
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  5. They Work Hard\n
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    1. You have to put in the time and hard work to get success
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    2. If you know how to do the work, you can build the right system
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  6. They are Decisive\n
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    1. Don't take too long on the small decisions
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    2. Do your due diligence and be smart, but don't sweat the small stuff
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  7. They Understand Risk\n
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    1. Your job is to minimize and mitigate risk, not to be overcome by fear
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    2. Don't “what if” yourself to death
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  8. They Accept Failure\n
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    1. Look at failure as an opportunity to learn – be grateful for it.
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    2. Your ability to overcome failure determines your success in business
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    3. Every day put on your “problem solving hat” – make it your job to solve problems
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  9. They Use Systems\n
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    1. Focus on the daily actions that will get you to your goals, but don't focus as much on the goal
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    2. If you have systems in place, they will move forward regardless of your motivation
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  10. They Use Leverage\n
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    1. Know what your time is worth and leverage the power of other people, capital and systems to help you take action
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    2. Utilize other people so that you are free to build your business, instead of have your business run you
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    3. Know the highest and best use of your time.  Where should your time be spent?
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  11. They are Consistent\n
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    1. Each day wake up and get to work
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    2. Motivation can be a part of your daily life, but consistency breeds success
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  12. They Surround themselves with the Right People\n
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    1. Utilize the power of a mastermind
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    2. Mastermind groups can be in person, online or on the phone
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  13. They Believe in Themselves\n
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    1. You can do it!
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    2. Believe in yourself beyond what other people say or try to convince you of
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    3. Most of the time if you ask someone what they think of something you are doing they will give you a negative response
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