Let’s face it, everyone reading this is probably more than interested in becoming successful and make a lot of money. Some of you want to become rich so you can buy expensive toys and others want to become rich to have financial freedom. The obvious question is, “how in the world do I make this happen?”  Well fortunately, there are only 4 ways to become rich, so take a look to see which group you belong to:

1.Inheriting Money

This is obviously the easiest way to make money. If your parents are rich, or you have rich family members who consider you as their favorite, consider yourself to be financially taken care of. However, if you don’t have any close relatives that are rich, or you do and they have their own kids who the care deeply about, don’t hold your breath expecting this to happen.

2. Good Looks or Physical Skills

If you are good looking, athletic, or have an amazing body you can usually make a good living through modeling, acting or sports. Brad Pitt said that he never had any skills as a child, but he did realize that his advantage in life was his good looks. That’s why he got involved in acting/drama at an early age.  Unless you’ve been confused to look like Brad Pitt or have vertical jump of 4 feet, don’t even dream of this being your group.

3. Knowledge

A physical advantage isn’t necessarily the key, sometimes people who have a sharp mind can become mega successful and rich. Take a look at your dot com millionaires, they had or continue to have knowledge that people are interested in knowing. However, most of these people with ridiculous amounts of knowledge, have had their fair share of immersion in the fields they have become experts in.

Don’t be upset if the top 3 didn’t apply to you because it unfortunately doesn’t apply to most people. Finally the fourth group to become rich and successful is the one you can’t stand. The one that makes you cringe. The one you didn’t think you’d have to do before you started reading this post…

4. Hard Work

The 4^th way to become successful in anything will require you to work harder than you can imagine. Since most people in this world are not as fortunate enough as the people who fit into the top 3 groups, we must work our blood, sweat, and tears off. As you begin to allow yourself to feel a bit nervous about this thought, let me put your mind at ease:

The world is full of average people who would rather let things happen to them and just take it as it comes so to speak. By you choosing to pay attention, read my blog, and apply what you learn, you can find yourself to be one of the very few people who are on the right track to make it. Once you learn to feel comfortable with being uncomfortable, you will almost magically develop habits that allow you consistently grow. As a Realtor, how interested are you in becoming successful and rich? Obviously, you’re a Realtor to make a lot of money, aren’t you? What motivates you? “He who has a “why” can bear almost any “how”. ” What is your “why”?

Take Action Now

If you haven’t already, read my previous article called “The Real Definition of Hard Work for a Real Estate Agent”. If you aren’t doing hard work with as much intensity as I listed out for you, there is no way you’ll become successful in this market.  Following my list of activities you should be doing daily will help get an idea of what works and what doesn’t. If you find yourself beginning to slip, go ahead and write your concerns in the comment box below.  I’ve helped coach some of the biggest producers across the country. Also, if you are an agent in the Los Angeles/Orange County area, feel free to drop by my Century 21 Masters office in Walnut and I can happily show you what you need to do, to get business right now.