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Know When to Be Bold
Every success story starts with a bold move. It’s the catalyst. It’s about recognizing the right moment to step out and take a risk. Please don’t confuse boldness with recklessness; it’s a calculated risk. It’s knowing the risk and moving forward anyway. It’s about courage. Inaction keeps you stuck. Think of Steve Jobs unveiling the…
Crafting Success: Plan Your Work and Work Your Plan
Success begins with a plan. When you plan your work, you outline a clear path to your goals. Clarity is key. Define what you want to achieve. Break it into manageable steps. Prioritize tasks that drive you forward. Now, work your plan. This means exercising non-compromising grit, no matter the obstacles. Focus on execution. Consistency…
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Kill Your Sacred Cows: The Key to Business Growth
Innovation thrives not in creating new ideas but in eliminating the old ones. Clinging to outdated strategies will sink your multifamily business. Courageously kill what no longer serves you and your organization. By creating space, new ideas can take root. “True innovation is the art of relentless pruning.” – Mike Brewer
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Be Curious: Unlock the Door to Lifelong Learning
Curiosity isn’t just a trait—it’s your superpower. It illuminates the boundless cosmos of wisdom. It propels breakthroughs, nurtures progress, and kindles an unstoppable fervor. With inquisitive eyes, the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary. Dare to ask questions, seek answers, and never stop exploring. Curiosity paves the path to your fullest potential. “Curiosity isn’t just a…
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The Most Powerful Ten Letters in Two Words: Most People
Words shape reality. The words “Most People” carry immense power. They reveal societal norms and collective behavior. Understanding them can drive change. Don’t just follow the crowd; lead it. “Most people live inside the box; innovators redefine its edges.” – Mike Brewer
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Embrace Feedback to Elevate Your Game
Being coachable means actively seeking and embracing feedback. Growth happens when you listen, learn, and adapt. Greatness requires humility. Commit to continuous improvement. Success isn’t about knowing everything; it’s about being willing to learn anything.
Investing in the Future: Bold Moves for Bold Returns
The future belongs to the bold. Hesitation never built an empire. Innovation waits for no one. Seize the moment, reap the rewards. Buy into the future today.
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Who are you watching and why? That’s the question every savvy business owner must ask to stay ahead of the curve.
You’re watching your competitors. They’re your benchmark for success and innovation. Studying their moves reveals market trends and consumer preferences. Next, you’re watching both industry and outside leaders. They set the standards and push boundaries. Learning from their successes and failures can spark new ideas and improve your strategies. Finally, you’re watching your customers. Their…
Embrace Discomfort: Your Path to Growth
What do you want from your career in Multifamily? Easy Street? The path of least resistance? Or do you want growth? Growth emerges from discomfort. Growth looks like dirty overalls after a long day. Keeping with the farming analogy, imagine a seedling pushing through the soil, struggling against the resistance of the soil and the…
The Silent Path to Success: Doing the Next Most Necessary Thing
The key to success in the multifamily space is quiet persistence. Carl Jung’s “quietly doing the next most necessary thing” principle is pure gold wisdom. Stop here and reread the last sentence. Think about it. Deeply. Now – what is your ‘next most necessary thing?’ Got it? Now – what is the first step for…
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The world moves fast.
Technology, culture, and information evolve at lightning speed. To thrive, embrace change and adapt quickly. Stay curious, seek knowledge, and cultivate flexibility. In this era of acceleration, resilience is key. The rapid pace of change can overwhelm, but it’s also an opportunity. Learn continuously and be open to new ideas. Anticipate trends and pivot when…
AI’s Growing Influence: A Call to Action for Multifamily Business Leaders
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant prospect—it’s here, reshaping our multifamily industry in real time. As AI’s system becomes increasingly sophisticated, we’re witnessing an old but appropriate term: a paradigm shift in how work is conducted, decisions are made, and value is created. This shift presents incredible opportunities and poses…
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Next Frontier for AI: The Power of Chain-of-Thought Learning
AI is evolving. The new game-changer is Chain-of-Thought (CoT) learning. This technique allows AI to reason step-by-step, much like humans. Instead of jumping to conclusions, CoT guides AI through a logical sequence, improving decision-making and problem-solving. Why is this revolutionary? CoT enhances AI’s ability to handle complex tasks. By thinking in steps, AI can offer…
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Seest a man diligent in his business, and you’ll see success in every step.
Diligence is the secret of every thriving venture. Success isn’t about luck; it’s about hard work and perseverance. The diligent man finds opportunity where others see obstacles. His consistent effort carves a path to success unmatched by fleeting talent. Diligence is the unwavering focus on the goal, refusing to be deterred by challenges. It’s the…
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How Would You Feel If You Lived Your Dream Life?
Imagine waking up every day excited about the possibilities. You’re no longer dreading the routine but embracing the adventure. The dream job, the perfect home, the freedom to explore passions—all within reach. Think about the pride you’d feel in achieving goals you once thought were impossible. Imagine the joy of sharing success with loved ones,…
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Avoiding loss outweighs potential gain.
People fear loss more than they desire to gain. This principle influences decisions every day, both personally and professionally. When faced with a choice, the dread of loss is twice as powerful as the allure of gain. Imagine standing at the edge of a cliff. The fear of falling grips you tighter than the excitement…
Responsibility: The Real Power Behind Success
Responsibility changes everything. It moves your dreams into action and chaos into order. When you take responsibility, you take control. You cease being a victim. You become the author of your own story, not a character in someone else’s. In the workplace, those who step up are the ones who rise up. In personal life,…
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AI Impact on Multifamily Property Management
AI will revolutionize multifamily property management. The landscape is shifting to predictive maintenance (PdM) systems that anticipate issues before they occur and provide instant resident support by AI agents. Leasing processes are becoming seamless with virtual tours and automated applications, while energy management systems optimize utilities to cut costs and promote sustainability. Even rent collection…
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Self-sabotage is REAL.
You set goals and envision your success, yet you somehow end up off-track. Self-sabotage manifests as procrastination, doubt, and distraction. Why do you undermine your efforts? It stems from fear—fear of failure but also fear of success. Recognizing this silent enemy is the first step toward punching it in the gut and moving on or…
June 2024 Reading List
Books The Power Law—Sebastian Mallaby—The Power Law unpacks a history of venture capital’s creation. I listened to this book during several long trail runs in Georgia! It’s fascinating. Creating the Intangible Enterprise—KP Reddy—I consider KP a close acquaintance, if not a friend. We met several years ago while hiking up Camelback Mountain in Arizona. We…
An open mind is the key to discovery.
When you and I embrace new ideas, we break free from old limitations. We must approach the world with an open mind. An open mind creates opportunities where our counterparts see barriers. It allows us to learn, adapt, and grow in ways we never thought possible. I encourage us to be curious, seek out different…