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26 REASONS WHY TSB IS IN!!!

 

I Am... ABSOLUTELY and totally committed to the MMM Challenge, I acknowledge the fact that no man Is an island and that we must work together

to achieve our goals

 

I Bring... BRIGHT yet BOLD ideas to the table and the team as we strive as a

unit to become successful in our endevors.

 

I'm... CUTE and COOL ( no explanation needed)!

 

I have... the DRIVE and the DESIRE to be #1 and help others around me aspire to reach higher goals as well as I can humbly accept help when I need it ( if I had the secret formula I would already be rich).

 

I will be... EFFECTIVE in all task and team related activities that are assigned

to me because I am a results oriented type of girl.

 

FAILURE is not an option! I have FAITH in myself, my mentors, my teammates

and God, that this Challenge will be lucrative and profitable and the whole team will experience crazy, mind boggling success and this is what I want to be a part of.

 

I am a... GO-GETTER I see what I want, I pursue it and subdue it. If you want something bad enough you can make it happen.

 

I will be... HONEST in my dealings with my mentors, teammate, clients, and most of all myself because truth starts within.

 

I am...INTRESTED in not only my dreams and goals but the group as a whole. I want to see my other 23 teammates have their dreams come true. It is very fulfilling

to all start out with nothing and achieve something great.

 

I have... a JOB! That's so lame. I don't want to make someone else rich and trade

my time for money. That's why I want to work hard for me and own my own business so that I can be financially, physically, mentally and spiritually free like I was predestined to be. That is why the MMM Challenge is so important to me because this is my vehicle to obtaining freedom.

 

I will... KEEP UP THE HARD WORK no matter how tired I am or no matter how difficult the challenge. No one wants to be labeled as a quitter.

 

I will... LISTEN to instructions, ignore the naysayers, and LEAVE all of the negative thoughts and past bad experiences with gurus behind me but never forgetting the important lessons I have learned to get me to this very point.

 

MONEY is not the only reward that I look forward to with the MMM Challenge,

but also learning to build a business, creating lasting friendships, networking to

benefit each other & partnering for profits ! YEA I'm there!!

 

NO ONE is going to work as hard and as dilligent as I am.

 

I will... OPEN UP MY MIND to new ways of doing things and creatively find

solutions to issues and problems that me or the team may be facing.

 

I will... PRIORITIZE my responsibilities so as not to waste any precious time.

 

I possess... QUAILTIES OF A GOOD LEADER. I am humble, a good listener,

I can give directions in a non-threatening manner, and I know how to follow directions. I'm not afraid to speak my mind or the truth and I am not afraid to be told the truth. I'm faithful, hard working, not easily intimidated. I know when to speak and when to keep quiet. I'm fair, impartial, I work well under pressure, I'm organized and systematic, I don't bite off more than I can chew, and I am a peacemaker.

 

I will...RESIST the temptation to get lazy or procrastinate (I'm a piecses), this can effect the whole team.

 

I will be you next... SUCCESS STORY.

 

TOGETHER we can impact the world! U will love working with me as 1 of the 24 because I will utilize my theactrical backbround, my oratorical skills combined with a strong presence, my experiences, my education my resources and a VARIETY OF TALENTS that will be beneficial to the group so that we can dazzle the masses ...

 

My WORK ETHICS is off the hook I take this Challenge just as serious as I take my nursing career so thats serious. I bring something X-TRA SPECIAL to the team

me. YOU will not be disappointed with your decision to make me one of the 24 .My ZEAL and ZEST for life is quite contagious.

 

Hope you liked the blog guys and thanks for this awesome opportunity-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wrong title, sorry. And the real title is...

 

Here is why Vladimir Boychev WILL be IS one of the Lucky 36 4 Graduates

 

Shades on! Bright shining begins! Danger of temporary blinding!

 

In a nutshell, other than Money and Mentors, he has what it takes to start investing in commercial RE. Call him now and save yourself from reading this long essay.

 

Imagine that Donald Trump bought the finest block in Manhattan, razed it, and built a brand new, impressive skyscraper on that precious piece of land. The building was just about ready to open its doors. Then, right before he had someone put the big T on top of it, he abruptly changed his mind and decided to relocate to Florida avoiding the high NYC taxes. A fire sale was quickly set up and you got a chance to grab that property at a deep discount, subject to existing financing, to give it some final touches, and put it into operation in order to generate a healthy positive cash flow for you. You, dear Mentors would jump on that opportunity, wouldn't you? Especially if it weren't for the high-taxes tail attached.

 

As an investor, Vladimir is quite like that almost completed building: he has been critically reading books and courses, attending webinars, REIA meetings, and bootcamps on real-estate, business-building, marketing, by authors and gurus who are better at teaching than the Donald (at least they do not need someone like Kiyosaki or Lindahl to write the book, so they can put their name on it, or like Melero to speak to their university students;-). Now Vladimir is just about ripe for you to grab him, fine-tune and add to his knowledge and skills, and put him into fruitful operation to work for the benefit of both your and his businesses. Plus, he can in turn teach other investors to anything he has mastered already. Indeed, he has taught physics to a large number of undergraduate students on both sides of the Atlantic and has mentored junior graduate students at an infrared spectroscopy research lab. And note that Vladimir comes with no strings attached: there's no one to tell you “There's one for you, nineteen for me... 'cause I'm the Taxman... and you chose to mentor that V man!”

 

Take that chance, and later you will be able to boast that you have coached and mentored a PhD physicist who knows Quantum Theory and other advanced science subjects, how to distill his intellect, knowledge and skills into real estate gold;) Plus, in real estate and in just about any other field, it is much easier to teach and mentor someone who is ready and willing. Does it show how ready and willing Vladimir is? (And, keep it a secret, but he has some credit-card balances to reduce and pay off in order to shield his finances from nervous-Nelly and/or malicious banks which lower the credit lines to screw his credit and then increase the interest rates, even though Vladimir has kept his side of the contracts and is paying everything as agreed.)

 

So far it was short, sweet and up to the point. You are a busy person, to save yourself from reading to the end, click here to put Vladimir into you shopping cart right now and be over with it, then check him out and go about your business. If nothing happens in two seconds, call him right away to tell him that the link is broken. “You know his name, look up his number”: it's in Step 1, just before his long Step 2 application. Once you've called him, you may as well interview him and reserve his spot. Why waste your time and read all of this long essay even once, let alone twice? Deal? No? Keep on reading then...

 

Born in Sofia, Bulgaria. Though English is not his mother language, Vladimir has mastered it better than many who were born within an English-speaking country: he'll always choose the right word between “principal” & “principle”, “then” & “than”, “their” & “there”, “your” & “you're”, “weather” & “whether”, “roll” & “role”, etc, plus he knows words such as “which”, “who”, “when” and more, so he does not have to abuse and overuse “that”. His written communications are clear, literate, and unambiguous—helps in both teaching and advertising. By using everyday analogies, he can draw 3-D verbal pictures and simplify even most complicated matters down to layman level, and pour them with his proprietary funnel down into heads which would otherwise have remained puzzled and not-understanding. Most importantly, he is able to think—a rare quality these days, he can ask the right questions, spot weaknesses of current systems, formulate the problems and often to even find elegant solutions.

 

By crossing the Atlantic Ocean, Vladimir has changed not only his country, but his continent as well. And later he switched careers from physics with a couple of graduate degrees to investing. While he was at an infrared lab, his name used to be V-lad-I'm-IR (Victory lad—I'm InfraRed), but later became V-lad-I'm-IR (Victory lad—I'm InvestorReal;). Need more proof that he can handle pressure and all kinds of challenges? He could easily copy and paste selections from a long list of nouns and adjectives describing desirable skills and qualities off some of the multiple resume writing guides, and then sprinkle some text and bullet points between these select words to organize and tie them together, but why bother when the peaks and valleys of his real life story so far, clearly demonstrate that he has everything needed to learn and teach, adapt, follow, and succeed? Free bonus: he comes complete with mentor-in and mentor-out connections, just plug in or connect wirelessly;)

 

If you've reached this spot, you must have missed the first two pressure-relief exits. Just grab that phone and “let your fingers do the walking” on those buttons. BTW, if you called Vladimir at one of the two early-bird special exits, but did not reserve his spot yet, now is as good a time as any to fix your mistake. Yes? Real deal? Come on dear Mentor, be more decisive! Not just yet? Keep on reading then. Ha, ha, ha! This was your last exit. No more exits from here to the end of the world!

 

Vladimir's real-estate experience so far has been limited to mostly “theoretical” investing. As a beginner and on his own, he did buy an REO house back in 2005 with a hard-money loan, fixed it up with his own hands and some help, and had it refinanced by a credit union. He also had a couple of houses tied on subject-to contracts, but the houses were unsellable as-is as the market was slowing and turning from upward to downward, and unfortunately the lenders would not negotiate a short sale, so those two houses eventually went into a foreclosure. One of these deals also taught him the lessons of a bad partnership.

 

Though not much of a chess player, Vladimir sees almost clearly several moves ahead into the future. Thus, when condos and pre-construction investments were being pushed hard as the market was topping during 2005-2007, he had the common sense to stay out of these downward-bound risky endeavors. He also had a healthy scepticism about using payment-option ARM loans during the wrong half of the cycle, though they could be a perfect source for investment funding during the growing part of the cycle. In fact, he decided that the safest way to handle the down half-cycle was to stay out of the market, rather than try to short it, which is hard for a beginning investor. Now that the bottom is here or near, he is gearing up to re-enter with a vengeance.

 

This very limited practical exposure to SFR investing quickly convinced Vladimir that the right choice is commercial real estate and later maybe to add discounted residential and commercial notes. He learned a lot about how to analyze, fund, buy, select and supervise management of commercial real estate and even tried to buy some, but none of his offers have been accepted so far. Clearly buying of a commercial property without previous experience and an expert team behind is either too big a quantum jump, or simply many more offers are needed till the first accepted one returns. That's where the Real Deal MM Mentors are badly needed and will be of invaluable help to him.

 

Vladimir has been a lonely real-estate gear, rolling around and searching for his gear-box team. Put him inside the Real Deal and he'll snap to fit right in and start spinning fast, as guided by the big-expert Mentor master gears, and interacting with the medium Director gears. And with every turn he will grow to soon become one of the medium and then big gears, adding further overdrive capabilities to the entire gear-box team.

 

Let me tell you a secret: there are no more exits, indeed, except for a bunch of post scripts at the very end. The more scripts the merrier. Of course, you could easily skip directly to them in an instant—faster than instant coffee in a microwave. The choice is yours. But Vladimir has written this verbal maze, custom made, designed specially for you. Better sooner than later, you will trip and fall into his trap for Mentors who shall be freed only after having launched Vladimir into commercial orbit.

 

Furthermore, he has some impressive, diverse experience working not only with his head, but with his hands and body, too. He has tried successfully his hand at almost all construction activities, both in building new, or old-work during repairs, such as: arc-welding, pouring concrete, brick-laying, masonry, stucco, electrical installations, plumbing, working with metals, ceramic tiles, framing and finish carpentry, assembling and installing kitchen cabinets, roofing, installation of skylights, windows, doors and locks, thermal insulation, drywall and painting. Applying his knowledge of physics which is fundamental for all engineering sciences, he has done all those activities creatively and with deep understanding.

 

Though he does not plan to use all of these practical skills as an investor, they are quite helpful during real-estate inspections, or whenever such jobs need to be supervised during new construction or renovations. A while back he was involved with analogue photography and Hi-8 video for family photos and videos. He should be able to quickly and easily refresh this side of his with a digital upgrade and update for business advertising purposes.

 

But wait! There's more:) car maintenance, soldering and testing electronic circuits, assembling a new desk-top-of-the-line computer from separate modules (back in 1998), working with vacuum and cryogenic technology, all kinds of complex physics-lab equipment, infra-red spectrometers, gathering experimental data, processing by using math, statistics, and graphics software, and other activities totally unrelated to real estate. Yet they all demonstrate abilities to learn, think creatively, analyze, master and adapt to new stuff all the time. Now, he'll probably get a job offer at some physics lab, but who needs it when his right leg is on the first step of the ladder leading up to real-estate multi-millionaire status? Upon climbing to the top of the ladder, he'll be able to buy the physics lab and even write them a grant if he feels they are making real good science rather than pushing forward nonsense and pseudo science to please stupidity in power in order to get a government grant:)

 

Now, have you ever met anyone with a PhD and MS degree, who knows advanced sciences, such as physics, math, statistics, and yet has so many practical real-world techniques and skills, as well? None such, totally unique! “If you want him, here he is, come and get him! Better hurry 'cause he may not last...” Do you hear the melody? He told you, though modest, he is “simply irresistible”, didn't he?

 

And he has even more secrets to share, but he'll open up only in Acapulco. Hawaii is even better because no fly over drug-lord-controlled territories is needed to get there;)

 

But here's the deal: while Donald Trump is distracted by politics, it is likely that Rick Melero will replace him on the high-end commercial front, then one of today's four Directors will grow up to replace Rick, vacating a spot for Vladimir—by then the latter will be completely baked to fill in the shoes and become a partner. As a partner Vladimir will throw down a carbon-nanotube rope or two for other deserving members of the community to move up and fill in his spot as a former MMM challenger, and so on down the line... a new vacancy for a janitor to fire their boss and jump into the fire of the Real Deal community will open up;-)

 

Furthermore, Vladimir may also have a fork with another branch to choose: what if Danny Welsh were to replace Jay Abraham and to become the Mentor of the mentors? Simple, fast and easy—then one of our Directors moves up to replace Danny and the vacated Director's spot is Vladimir's second option, no option fee but elbow grease needed. The result is another happy janitor or newspaper delivery person. Indeed, printed newspapers show some signs of a near-death experience. See, Vladimir has the vision to plan not only his future, but the future of an entire branch of the community.

 

Looking forward to learn from and work with you.

 

Sincere thanks and regards,

 

Vladimir Boychev

 

P.: You may think the person who wrote this text is crazy, and you are right—one must be quite crazy to become a physicist and swim into general relativity, black holes, and non-local quantum theories. But there may be a reason behind this madness: which millionaire will contribute more money to your commercial syndication: the bored one, or the one who is dieing out of laughter. They are both exactly the same. The only difference is how they were verbally processed and prepared. Call when you decide to call, and let's laugh our way to riches together. Hint for copycats: crazy is OK, as long as you do not cross the fine line connecting Syd Barrett and Charlie Sheen.

 

P.S.: Vladimir extremely rarely talks about himself in third person, but that's what the assigned title implied, so he complied to show you how accurately he can follow directions paying attention to fine details others tend to miss. Have you called him yet?

 

P.P.S.: Why was Vladimir chosen? Because Dana, Jo, Alex and Sam have been mentored by Danny and Rick up to the top of their class. Among other skills and techniques they've mastered and accomplished, for one they surely know how to select and who to choose. Please do! Thanks!

 

P.P.P.S.a: What are you waiting for? Call him right away and grab him before other mentors have wised up to the fact that the magnetic power of “FREE” is not only good for squeeze pages, but can be utilized to attract the best now and make them pay with blood sweat and tears later—almost like a credit card to charge your needs for human potential, paying the principal and interest with your time and mentorship;-) But don't make this decision lightly: his interest rate is high and you will have to remain his friends, mentors and partners for a really long term. When you make up your mind to call soon, his battery will still be live and he will be able to take your call promptly.

 

P.P.P.S.b1: Be sure to take this once in a lifetime chance: his wife is selling him at a deep discount, with seller financing, providing room, board, phone, fax, wi-fi & gas on a Promissory Note collateralized by a mortgage pledging his soul, past interest only, with a balloon to be popped only by the profit from a real commercial deal. Call now already because he cannot wait forever, that balloon is coming due soon and his soul will be foreclosed and will end up within a packet of bulk-REO second-hand souls, which will be bought by... “her name is Lucifera, please take her hand”.

 

P.P.P.S.b2: You may find the nomenclature of the post scripts somewhat strange and unusual. Just call him for an explanation or simply to ask what time is it, and he will deftly slide you into that interview track.

 

WARNING: Think twice, act smart and call, or else... Vladimir could put this on a daily autoresponder. Yes, he has saved the e-mail with which you requested information with exactly the same title. Any judge or jury will deem that to be a sufficient proof of permission. Of course you can always ask Vladimir politely with a notarized letter mailed registered to his PO Box at the North Pole to be removed from his list and he will comply promptly. But not before he has connected you securely to twelve of his JV relentless internet marketers. Then you have to unsubscribe 12 more times. But those guys are vicious. One of them will create your Face Book page (don't worry, if you already have one, they'll hack it and change your password, so you won't be able to get there, but all your friends will see the nasty stuff they posted as if it was you). Another one will hack into your e-mail (yes, 12345 is a very easy to remember password, and you have more important things to do than remember strange passwords ... until they hit your account), and send ugly e-mails and a virus or two to your entire contact list. A third one will reprogram your autoresponders. A fourth one will break into your clickbank account and steal all your affiliate links—you had just paid a fortune to that geek from Singapore to cloak them:-( Yet another will take care of your twitting, etc. And all of them have another dozen of JV colleagues to pass you to. Have you ever seen the sketch of a chain nuclear reaction? Very similar multiplication until your mailbox explodes. You start jumping to newer and newer e-mail accounts. Now you have ten e-mail accounts, but they found you there, too, so you get the multiple copies of their junkmail in multiple accounts. “Don't worry, be happy!” Life before the internet was difficult and then people died. Now life with the internet is difficult, and then people still die. But it's such a great fun to live before they die.

 

P.P.P.S.bs: As you've been reading on and on, before you knew it space, time, energy and matter flew behind, gas prices shot ahead of themselves, and now you are at the end of the Universe. Congratulations!... And your bonus is... to get quantum teleported back to your spot so you can interview Vladimir. Call him, partner. The End. But if you don't call... reset and start reading from the start. Repeat the cycle as many times as needed, but if you need more than three times, you do not have a good taste, because you really, really don't like him at all as seen in black and white only text, do you? And therefore this 2011 Spring you are his fired no-mentor. But think again: all of this magic in black and white text only—kind of like a Hitchcock movie or Double Indemnity or the Marx Brothers translated into a sales page of the funny type, somewhat similar to www.ClickHereYouIdiot.com;) (You certainly are itching to explore that link, but don't get distracted before you have approved Vladimir. That site is in no way part of this essay, Vladimir is not even an affiliate, but most importantly do it another day because today you would overdose on laughter. But while laughing would learn everything you always wanted to know about why sales pages are so long and obnoxious, but were afraid to ask so they don't think you couldn't figure it out on your own. That was just a brief distraction break. Go on reading now, please.)

Imagine what it would be if he hadn't tied colors, audio, music, and video behind his back! It wouldn't be at all fair to the rest of the applicants—they wouldn't stand a chance and would have to fight for one less spot under the Mentor Suns, well, they actually do have one less spot already. Indeed, Vladimir's brain likes freedom so much that it would never agree to have half of it tied behind his back like that Rush, so he had to cut colors and media. But if you've already called and reserved Vladimir's spot, that's a totally different story: you may then read this essay over and over again until you are blue or out of laughter, exhausted and ready to switch activities to something more productive. Fun is OK, but cheese costs bucks. He likes cheese. His favorite cheese is self-storage. What's yours? Tickle, tickle...

 

Shining ends! Shades off! Take a deep breath, relax, collect your thoughts, and float downstream into your dream... But where is Vladimir? How can your team go on without him? Don't you worry. Calm down now, it is just a nightmare—see, Vladimir is already on the team for real.

 

I want to congratulate everyone who has participated in the MMM Challenge. All of the applicants truly have what it takes to succeed.

Here is your update...

Chosen Applicants: (Chosen thus far)
1.  Emily Ng
2.  Corey Fager
3.  Sam Ally
4.  Christy Mellott
5.  Angelo Rodriguez
6.  Angelica Lobo
7.  Dana Lang
8.  Terry Dickson
9.  Josette Hill
10. Paul Dengel
11. Philip Sherman
12. Alex Zokan
13. Adam Komoroski
14. Dave Biedenbach "Cabo Dave"
15. Christian Dibrell
16. Dave Ludena "Chicago REO Rockstar"
17. Bob Mullins
18. Jo Amick
19. Joel Roberts "Professor Cashflow"
20. John Coryell "Cashflowkid"
21. Tony Williams "Tony2791"


As you can see though... There are 3 spots left and unfortunatley we will not be able to decide on them just yet because we literally have tied scores with 10 finalists.

 Top 10 Finalists:

1. Tonya Stanley-Berry
2. Ray Tower
3. Rick Strubel
4. Olivia Mott
5. Akkad Bakhsh
6. Karli Grace
7. Jack Sevey
8. Mark Strickland
9. Adam Walker
10. Steve Isakson


Congrats!!! It was a very difficult decission but the Top 21 made their choice.

And for all of the rest that are not on the list, I want you to go back to your blog post and instead of reading "Here is why I will be one of the lucky 24 students," Say... "Here is why I will be a success." You will succeed. I encourage you to stay connected to this group and I can assure you that we will have some options for you in the near future.

Have a great night everyone.

God Bless,
Rochelle Melero
www.RealDealCommunity.com

Today my wife and I were listening to Dan Kuschell, a great motivational speaker for a prosperous life; and I would like to summarize his philosophy with you.  His challenge to you is to write down 25 items you want in life.  Look at it this way; if money was not an obstacle and someone gave you a gift of $25,000,000.00, what would you do with the money?  Think about it seriously; for this is the basis of his premise.  At first you may not be able to come up with 25, but some may.  If the 25 were too easy; then write 50 and so on.

PROSPERITY IS A CHOICE - YOU CAN LIVE LIKE A CHAMPION:

C-Commitment-What are you committed to

H-Higher Priority Living-Living a balanced life-God, Family, Health and Work

A-Action-Commitment precedes a Miracle and Determines Your Destiny

M-Mentor(S)-People with Positive Experiences and Results You Want in life-MMM2 Challenge

P-Purpose-Live with Purpose

I-Invest in Yourself-You are the Best Investment in Yourself-Money and Time are not the Issues-It is a Measurement of Value

O-Opportunity Seeker-Be open to it-Opportunity DOES NOT mean the next shiny object

N-Never Quit-On Yourself and You're Dreams

FINANCIAL:

Money you bring into your life is what you have now-Live the following way 10-10-3-7-70:

10%-Pay Yourself first

10%-Give it away; whether it is a tithe or to a charity or whatever purpose

3%-Improve Yourself-Self-Improvement Education

7%-Spoil Yourself-All work and no play makes a very unhappy person

70%-Live BELOW YOUR MEANS

Dan relayed this story:  There were 3 angels who were told to hide LOVE.  The first angel flew to the highest mountain top and buried it under a rock; where no one would look for  it.  The second angel flew to the bottom of the sea and hid it in the sand; where no one would look for it.   The third angel hid it in the Best possible place; in the hearts of man; where no one would look for it.  Use this new-found awareness to live a life of gratitude, happiness and peace.  Offer more of yourself and offer more value; live the life of a Champion.

Where will you be tomorrow or five years from now?  What could you have been; had you lived the life of a Champion?  Prosperity is a consciousness.  Learn from experience; yours and others.  Ask a lot of questions.  It is said that Knowledge is Power; however, it is how you utilize the knowledge that you have obtained, that is your power.  Don't say, "I know that!"  Visualize the challenge put before you at the beginning of this message.  It is the Ability to Replace Ignorance with Enlightenment!!  Would you want to be someone else; or at the end of the day, would you want to be YOU at you fullest potential?  Many people would settle for mediocrity; however, it takes as much time to be productive and live your life to the fullest, as it does to live a mediocre life.

Jim Gleason's Note:  I know all the Challengers deserve the Best Life Possible.  Thanks for allowing me to share this with you.

Most of you, don’t know it, but I gave up a lot to go to this event in Orlando. As you know my birthday was July 6th. But what most of you don’t know is that it was my 50th birthday this year. As a result, my Husband (Russ) was planning a surprise party the same weekend as the Orlando event, for me. Russ had flown in my son from Vegas, and my grandson from NYC to come celebrate with us. He also coordinated the party with his brother and wife, flying in for their summer vacation, coming from Alaska. When I told Russ, that I was going to Orlando for a real estate seminar this past weekend, he was not at all supportive about it. He made several attempts at getting me to cancel my plans and stay at home for my surprise party, without giving away the secret, but failed. Finally, with all other options exhausted, he told me what he had planned for me. At that point, we had open discussions, and I had to make a choice. It was a difficult decision. I made the decision to cancel the party, and go. I figured, I could still visit with my out of town guests, when I got home; and I could always have a party next summer to celebrate my 50th outgoing year, or my 51st birthday, or heck – I could even wait 5 years and throw myself an AARP party. This was too important to my development to miss. After changing all our party plans, I found out the Directors were not going to be there. “Did I make the wrong decision?” I started to ask myself. Should we get the party back on? I could wait until August, and go to California, when all the directors will be there. I finally decided, I could no longer live with one leg over each side of the fence. It was time to DECIDE. Am I going to commit to this investing, or am I going to make excuses about not going? I decided, it was now or never - and I was going to be all in! I still had a few moments of concern and regret, but for the most part, I reconciled within myself, and I moved forward. Did I regret it? HELL NO!! Let me say that again – HELL NO!!!!! It was the one of the best things that ever happened to me. This weekend affected me so deeply, in ALL levels of my life. What happened this weekend? I fell in love this weekend!! I fell in love and had a life changing event this weekend! I fell in love with a Semi Good-Looking Guy, and a Freakin’ Puerto Rican! I fell in love with these two guys, their business, and what they stand for. Prior to this weekend, I had hopes that Rick & Danny were the “Real Deal”. . . . . But if you have any concerns like I did initially; Let me tell you - rest assured your weary minds!! There is absolutely NO need for your concerns. These guys are the “Real Deal”. They stand for integrity, hard work, joy, prosperity, and sharing their wealth and talents with others. In fact, they stand for these things so much, it just Oozes out of them! Never have I connected with mentors, teachers, or gurus in the way that I did, over this weekend. The seminar that was taught was AWESOME! The first day of the seminar, our syllabus, was a high level vision, about everything we have been working on, in our menternship. Rick & Danny taught us how essential our marketing projects are, and how it is all inter-connected. They taught us other ways to market, (things we have not done yet). But most importantly, they gave us a very clear picture of the marketing component of their business, how critical it is to all businesses, and how we can implement it in our own businesses. All the dots, were truly connected! On Sunday, we got into their commercial and financial strategies. This information was new to me, and it was very well explained to us. Now their entire business model, makes complete sense to me. I can’t wait to start investing with them, and bringing other investors to the table. Being with Rick and Danny brings out the best in you. You want to be a better marketer and investor. You want to be a better person. When you are with them, you can tell they enjoy life, and they are infectious. They have given me an incredible gift through this menternship, and this weekend’s live event. They moved me out of potential and into “Action”. They moved me out of “Wanting” and into “Doing”. If you did not get a chance to attend this weekend’s live event, then book your flight and hotel now for the next event. IF you put it off, the rates will only go up. Commit to yourself now, and ask “How can I go?” instead of “Should I go?” You owe it to yourself to experience this business, and these relationships. It is time to COMMIT to YOURSELF, and DECIDE to go NOW. You WON”T regret it!! WHAT ARE YOU WILLING TO GIVE UP, TO EXPERIENCE SUCCESS? To Rick & Danny - I love you , man!!!

"As long as I KNOW I'm going to make it happen (a deal, this business, whatever), whatever holds me back (poor credit and/or no money) is immaterial to accomplishing my goals. In fact, I am BLESSED to have this challenge (poor credit and/or no money) because since I KNOW I will succeed that means I will have successfully defeated this challenge and developed skills and attributes (patience, tenacity, faith, creativity) that will take me far FURTHER than someone for whom this (credit/money) was not a problem. Nor will I, when I have bested this challenge (poor credit and/or no money) ever take what I have gained (good credit, wealth, financial independence) for granted and lose it-- as some who never face challenges do."

 

Believe that and you cannot fail.

 

This quote from Danny Welsh takes to the essence of what it takes to be a success.  We must first resolve to achieve success, regardless of challenges.  Once you’ve set your mind toward success the path becomes apparent.  This first step is often overlooked as people try, aspire, and hope.  Only true resolve to a successful end will set you on the right path.

 

Each obstacle we encounter is an opportunity for growth.  Since we have the resolve to see the project through until the end, obstacles are speed bumps not roadblocks.  The skills gained to overcome these obstacles make us stronger.  In fact, it is these very challenges that allow us to appreciate the success we achieve.

 

Often we look at others that have achieved success and say, “They started out with [fill in the blank], they were lucky”.  While the challenges aren’t the same, they have indeed overcome some obstacles to achieve success.  And for those very few that encountered no challenges, they often make mistakes that destroy them.

 

I know at the start of my own investing career I had good credit and money did not seem to be a challenge.  Creditors were all too happy to provide mortgages at 95% LTV.  With the market soaring it seemed impossible to fail.  I had worked out the purchase of three SF houses with two lease option tenants ready to go with 95% LTV loans.    I picked up another duplex with subject-to financing.  During the rehab of the duplex I had another single family house deal with 100% financing.  It was a project I was partnering with the previous investor.  I took an assignment of a master lease option on a local triplex.  All told, I closed on four single family houses, one rehab duplex, and a triplex in less than three months.

 

I did not have the money challenges and I grew careless.  The market corrected and I was highly leveraged.  I had to evict one of the lease option tenants as they got behind.  My duplex rehab went over budget by $10,000.  The partner for the single family rehab disappeared.

 

I look back and wonder, would this have happened if I didn’t have such easy access to credit?

My show of appreciation is the 1st order of business.
Thank you Rick and Danny and to all of your wonderfully gifted and talented (and patient) Directors for this awesome opportunity of a lifetime.

  I put the word 'Lucky' in the heading to show I can follow directions. But with no disrespect,
"Success in real estate investing is no more about luck than is success in anything else in life.
You can't plan on luck, rely on it, or predict it.
It is by definition beyond your control.
That's what luck is, and the best investors,
the tried and true champs,
don't count on luck showing up.
Through the use of proven strategies and time-tested
models, they make luck unnecessary - they take it out of the game."
   ~  The Millionaire Real Estate Investor
                                          by Gary Keller

If I believed in luck, it would take my Higher Power out of the equation.
God should always be thought of as the cause of blessings, not luck.

I have this magnet on my fridge:
NEVER  NEVER  NEVER  GIVE  UP 
                                     ~  Winston Churchill
I'm forced to look at it everyday, and I like it like that.

Hebrews 13 tells us to be content with what we have, but I believe God also puts something in our hearts that tells us not to be lackadaisical - which means lacking life, spirit and zest.
I think we SHOULD strive for more. You have the right to achieve your dreams and no one can take that away from you.

I knew the first step toward achieving my dreams was to try something different.
"The definition of Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results"
                                        ~  Einstein

So my friend introduces me to the MLM business.
I worked so hard at it, but my 'upline' couldn't help me, and no one else had the time to show me the ropes either.  However, during the meetings, the speakers would share with us books that inspired them.
This is when I learned about the CashFlow Quadrant.
E = Employee
S = Self-employed
B = Business Owner
I = Investor

While most start with reading Robert Kiyosaki's
"Rich Dad Poor Dad",  I began with "Rich Woman",
by Kim Kiyosaki, Robert's wife.  Ha!
Before I finished that book, I knew I was on my way.
Of course I read his books along with Napoleon Hill, and many others.
"ORGANIZED effort is produced through the coordination of effort of 2 or more people who work toward a DEFINITE end, in a spirit of harmony."
 ~ Chapter 9
~ POWER OF THE MASTER MIND
~ Napoleon Hill

   (thank you Rick and Danny + Directors
        for this opportunity)

After MLM, another friend invited me to a GA REIA
event, where I heard James Smith speak.
I was so enamored with what he had to say,
I signed up for his 3 day seminar here in the ATL,
and then that led to a 7 day seminar in Las Vegas.
James Smith is a great guy with a great team and a great message, and I loved the experience, but there were 500 people in a huge Ballroom in a classroom setting. The information was overwhelming. At the end of the week, the final message was 'Just Go Do It'.
You don't even want to know what kind of $$$$
I spent for that 'experience'.

Then I moved on to other seminars like Robert Allen's. I signed up for his Success Network, but with no success - I was paying for online tutorials!

The teleseminars left me empty.
The Webinars are much more exciting, and the new product launches promise a tremendous boost for your business, but I could never afford them.

I finally attended a 3 day Foreclosure Seminar that at the very least gave me direction and insight.
My eyes were opened to Wholesaling.
I had thought about wholesaling from previous seminars,
but now I KNEW this is where I wanted to go.
Meet Preston Ely. (He's a pretty cool dude, too)
I loved his Wholesaling course, but he wasn't holding my hand!  Can you believe it??
I'll tell you what he did do for me though;
he brought to my attention that there are
31 Chapters in the Book of Proverbs.
For each day of the month, you can read that day's designated chapter.

Back on March 11th, I read Proverbs 11, and verses 24-25 stuck out.

 24) It is possible to give freely and
        become more wealthy,
       but those who are stingy will lose everything.

 25) The generous prosper and are satisfied, 
       those who refresh others will themselves
         be refreshed.

                (thank you Rick and Danny + Directors)

On March 19th, I read Proverbs 19, and I love v 17.

 17) If you help the poor, you are lending to the Lord 
              --  and He will repay you!

                 (thank you Rick and Danny + Directors)

Really, what is your life worth if you don't GIVE BACK?

Where would the world be if we ALL had the 
  PAY IT FORWARD mentality?

GIVING  conquers  GREED.

On March 24th, I read Proverbs 24.

 5) A wise man is mightier than a strong man,
     and a man of knowledge is more powerful
           than a strong man.

 6) So don't go to war without wise guidance;
        victory depends on having many counselors.
     

               (thank you Rick and Danny + Directors)

The Proverbs come from Solomon, and he is well known for his WISDOM. 
Even he believed in Mentors!

Ok, so now we all have to have our "WHY".
  I'm about to leave my comfort zone......

Back around 2002, I finally landed a FT job with benefits.
I went to the dentist and he sent me to an Endodontist. 
The Endodontist asks me, "Do you recall any head trauma?"
I'm thinkin',  yeah.... I seem to recall YEARS of head trauma - lots and lots of black eyes, broken nose...
and bloody, swollen lips.  I also recall my arm broken twice, but I'm pretty sure that has nothing to do with my teeth - why do you ask, Mr Endodontist man?

He said that head trauma earlier on can result in damage years later. I needed to have 2 Root Canals done to my bottom front teeth.  Great.  Just when I thought I had left the atrocities behind.....
but wait - there's more - 
I went on to another job with benefits, and when I went to the dentist for a check up, he informed me that I had to have Root Canals done - AGAIN - to the same 2 teeth!
I don't understand why it's so difficult to find an endodontist that will perform this procedure. 
Even under my benefits at the time, the cheapest endodontist I could find who re-does root canals on the same teeth, was $800 - per tooth!
I was told that if I didn't take care of it, they could become painfully infected and the infection could spread to my heart. 
That was in 2007, and one tooth is becoming discolored.....

People asked me, "why do you stay with him?"
Because I was broke. 
I had nowhere to go.
I was STUCK.

At this current time I reside with a family member.
Although it's not an abusive relationship, 
it's intensely strained.
But because I'm unemployed, I have nowhere to go.
I'm STUCK.

And there is my "WHY".
I don't ever, not never ever want to be STUCK ever again.

Danny told me yesterday that where I am is a very empowering position to be in - 
when you're at the bottom, 
you have nowhere to go but UP.

For whatever I may lack in Real Estate knowledge,
I make up for with a deep, growling  HUNGER.
   
You wanted an UNDERDOG, right?

Ya know, I cry when I see emaciated babies on tv.
I feel helpless.
I cry when I see homeless people.
I REALLY cry when I see the commercials of abused, wounded, homeless animals on tv too,
and I feel helpless.
I cry when I think about the neglected Native Americans still on the Reservation.
I cry when I think of the devastation of the people and animals in Japan, and I feel helpless.

But crying isn't going to get me anywhere.
My vision is bigger than just getting my teeth fixed.

"Every positive change - every jump to a higher level of energy and awareness - involves a rite of passage.
To ascend to a higher rung on the ladder of personal evolution,
we must go through a period of discomfort,
of initiation.
I have never found an exception."
                                                    ~  Tony Robbins

Words alone cannot possibly express the gratitude I feel in my heart to be presented with such an opportunity as this.
This is the Breakthrough I've waited for all my life.

My greatest fear is to die without having served the purpose God created me for.

I want to feel God's smile on me before I pass....
I want to do this for God's glory, not mine.

"Commit to the Lord whatever you do,
    and your plans will succeed."
                                                      ~ Proverbs 16:3

I'll leave you with my favorite Scripture:

 "With God, ALL things are possible."
                                                       ~ Matthew 19:26

God Bless you,  Team Real Deal!

P.S.  I'm willing to relocate

As we approach Friday of this week when the program directors will share their decisions for the 36 "menterns" chosen to work with HIS Real Estate Network in 2011 mmmchallenge.com class for 6 months, as mentorees and apprentices in this unique internship program....I wanted to take a chance to speak to those who will NOT BE CHOSEN.

Of course...if you're NOT chosen for the 36 it does not mean you don't have anything of value to offer, ok? Don't take it personally. Even if you didn't make the final 70 before this year's class was selected it does not mean you're out of options or that you aren't an excellent human being!

We'll have to get a good mix of experiences, background, skillsets etc with a focus like we said mostly on desire and commitment. It's very likely a number of people I consider phenomenal human beings will not be chosen for the 36.

And while that is sad, it is also NOT (and should not be for you) considered the end of the world. Now that many of you have been exposed to the idea of a "menternship" I fully expect some of you NOT chosen to do one of two things: 1. follow our progress and the 36's progress IN the community here on realdealcommunity.com during the 6 month program, and/or 2. find the most successful investor(s) in your area and approach them in the same way you have approached us.

If you do, you'll be surprised at what you can learn and who will work with you in that capacity.

Sure there's people out there who won;t mentor you without 10 grand or more (we all know who they are, right?) but you WILL find others willing to mentor you if you are not chosen for MMM Challenge, if you approach it in the right way, humble, add value to your prospective mentors and above all are persistent.

Besides, it takes HUGE confidence in your systems to train people for free the way we're doing in MMM Challenge- i.e. you have to KNOW that you can direct your students/interns to make money for themselves while simultaneously providing value to you.

Many "seminar types" simply CANNOT do this...andothers WILL NOT because they don't give a hoot about you or me or anybody.

(sorry to burst your bubble but there are some sharks in that fish tank)

But you'll find successful local investors and entrepreneurs who can and will mentor you like we mentor others...but they may not do it 'formally'.

If you present the idea to them in the right way and follow above steps, though, you can find the mentoring you seek/need.

For 36 of you, the journey doesn't end Friday when the selections for this year's MMM Challenge team are released after 4 weeks of interviews and applications and qualification steps.

Instead, it begins.

I challenge those of you NOT chosen for this year's MMM Challenge to see Friday the same way.

A new beginning for you and your family.

A different path, but no less the right one for you.

OK enough of that.

Good luck everyone...

Stay connected!

Danny Welsh
Real Deal Community founder
MMM Challenge mentor
TheDannyWelsh.com