As I explore the wonderful world of investing and how money really works and not we work for money, I have had the opportunity to meet with some brilliant individuals that have learned the power of giving and the power of receiving.
Yesterday I met with a fellow named Barry. He got into the real estate business around 1995 and he told me of the day that changed his life. He had recently listed a house off of west 24th street on about C Avenue. He posted the sign and by the time he got back to his office he received a phone call for someone to see the house.
As he arrived he met a gal by the name of, Marie. She was a legal hispanic that had been renting her entire life and marriage. She loved the little 2 bedroom 1 bath house and said she would like to return to see it with her husband. Barry doing his pre-qualifications asked if they had money down, if they could afford, job history and various questions to make sure they could get the lending on the home. She said "yes, my husband has a solid job as a painter and works a lot of overtime. I think we should be able to afford it."
A few hours later Marie returned with her husband. As they walked through the house with Barry they spoke their native tounge of the Spanish language. The husband did not speak a lick of English. After they were through the house the husband started crying. Barry asked, "why is he crying?" The words Marie uttered would stick with Barry the rest of his life. Marie relayed the message to Barry and these were his words, "I never thought that we would be able to afford to live in a mansion like this."
The B Side To The Truth is we as humans spend so much time focusing on the stuff or things we don't have. When in reality we should be focusing on all the great blessings we do have. As we do this it enables our mind to be full of gratitude and creates an energy within that brings true joy and happiness.
To be rich is a state of mind. It starts within and works it's way out. So start today by seeing the mansion in your life.
Colton - discover your true'ness'
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