Stress is one of the worst things for our health. Most of us can attest to that without knowing any of the statistics. We’ve all felt the effects of stress in our lives. Some of the most intense stress comes from the professional world. Our careers can bring enormous pressure to succeed, impress, and perform. Regardless of how many times we go through it, the cycle always repeats.
While I have no problem being what some people call a “go-getter,” I understand that not everyone operates the same way. There can arise situations in the workplace where we just don’t feel comfortable speaking up—whether because our personality doesn’t mix well with that of our managers, bosses, and coworkers, because of the working environment, or because we’re just not naturally assertive.
We’re already well into the year and while some of us may have long-forgotten any resolutions we may have made, I hope most of you are still going strong in your resolve. At the same time, whether you found yourself feeling discouraged and defeated by the year, there’s no reason you can’t pick yourself up and start again.
When the doldrums of the daily grind set in, it can become one of two things: highly efficient or dangerously complacent. When it comes to your work routine, it’s easy to approach it with an “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” mindset. I have to pose the question, though: is that helping you achieve your professional goals?
Just a few days ago, a report came out that MasterChef contestant Matt Campbell collapsed after completing the London Marathon. Shortly after, he was pronounced dead. While the entire running community is saddened by Campbell’s death—there’s a thought I think it brings up for all of us. Matt was no stranger to marathons. He was a runner.
We’ve all probably had it said to us at one time or another: Boy, you sure woke up on the wrong side of the bed! I think, for the most part, we’re fairly oblivious to our moods unless we’re taking it out on someone and they call us out on it. Sure, we know if we feel good and we definitely know if we’re in a bad mood. But rarely do we see how our moods affect the people around us or the things we do until our attention is specifically drawn to it.
Have you ever considered the effect of stress on health? Stress isn’t just a mental or psychological thing. It can profoundly affect our bodies in negative ways, and we might not even realize it. Work stress is so incredibly common but we don’t often think about the ways in which it damages our health.
When you’re the boss of your own schedule and the sole person in charge of your success, the pressure is on. While many of us dream of the freedom of being at the top, autotomy comes with its fair share of challenges. When you’re the one calling the shots and there’s no one setting your schedule, setting tasks before you, or telling you what needs to be done and when you need to do it, it can be all-too-easy to get derailed and unproductive.
When it comes to our money, many of us hesitate. It’s difficult to pull the trigger on big deals and jump in with both feet. We’d much rather dip in a toe first. We’re wary of the risk, afraid to take the leap. As real estate investors, we’re always acutely aware of the risk (as we should be), and that, in many ways, can prevent us from taking the chances we ought to.
At some time or another, we’ve all been in a position to prove ourselves. In the professional world, earning the opportunity to take on more responsibilities in the quest to climb the ladder, earn a promotion, and reach to the heights of your career is a lot easier said than done. Proving your leadership capabilities is, at times, a head-scratcher. You work hard, show up on time, and do everything that's expected of you.
Raising a family is tough. Every parent knows it, and every stage of a child’s life brings with it its own unique joys and challenges. As parents, there’s a unique brand of leadership that falls to us. Family leadership is nuanced. There are many approaches and philosophies to follow when raising our children. Many times, it has to do with our own personal values and styles.
What do you need to quit in order to succeed?
When I think back on the obstacles I’ve faced in my life, there are times when I’ve been surprised at the answers. It hasn’t always been something bad standing between myself and the next level. There are times when we, as people looking to lead in business or entrepreneurship—whether we’re embarking on new jobs and careers or some other journey in life—just have to give up things in order to make space to excel.
In the Internet Age, there’s no shortage of bad, wrong, and just plain dangerous information out there for all to see. Unfortunately for us, that information just takes one click from grandma to share with the masses! When it comes to nutrition advice, it’s no less true. You would be astounded to know just how much bad advice is out there. You might be even more surprised to know how much bad advice we've fallen for over the years.
If you’ve been reading this blog for any measurable length of time, you know by now that I love running. Endurance running has been one of the most rewarding endeavors I’ve taken on in my life. Part of why I write about it so much is in the hopes that I encourage some of you out there to take the plunge and give it a try someday!
Passive income is the buzzword in real estate investment. If you’re new to this whole world, there are some details about passive investing that still might be a little fuzzy to you. Why is it so important? Why do real estate investors get so excited about passive income? Why do people always harp on about it all the time?
Every parent wants to see their child succeed. There are many nights spent worrying whether or not we’re doing a good job, teaching all of the right lessons the right way, handling situations correctly, and being the right kind of parent for our kids. We want to do right by them and set them up for their best chance to succeed in the world.
