You have NO Excuse!!!

Published by: Rick Melero, Commercial Investor, Real Estate Mentor, Member of HIS Board of Advisor on 16th Feb 2010 | View all blogs by Rick Melero, Commercial Investor, Real Estate Mentor, Member of HIS Board of Advisor

The other day my partners and I met with an equity investor who is interested in one of our commercial projects. During this very interesting meeting, we began to talk about different players in our market place. Long story short... we had some friends in common. One of them was Mr. S (To protect his identity) who has been in business for well over 20 years now. He is very well connected in the US and Internationally. What this investor shared with us about Mr. S just floored us.

We found out that Mr. S has run several successful businesses over the years (Including commercial real estate) and closed deals that have ranged from $25M-$300M. That is not what impressed me though, what blew me away is that Mr. S can't read or write!!! That's right... he can't read or write and he has done $100M+ Deals.

Bottom line... YOU HAVE NO EXCUSE!!!

I am so tired of people coming up with excuses as to why they CAN'T do something. Wake up!!! God created you with unique gifts and abilities. Stop squandering your gifts and start being a good steward. Here are three simple tips to help you get results.

1. VISION: The Bible says that people perish for lack of Vision. Vision must have a purpose that is bigger than you . If you are bigger than your vision you are missing the mark. Are you here to exist or to leave a legacy? You need to be crystal clear about the benefits and direction of your vision. So ask yourself these questions. 

What is my vision? and... Will people be blessed after I am gone?

2. NETWORK: History has proven again and again that the people who thrive are the people who work together. Did you know that most millionaires at one point formed an alliance with other people of the same vision to ensure their success.  You need to be a person of value which means that you offer value to others. When you become a person of value people want to help you succeed. Ask yourself these two questions.

Who have you formed an alliance with? and... Are you a person of value?

3. ACTION: Through out the years I have met many people who do alot of talking and never follow through. So why waste your time talking if you will never do something with it? I have also met with people who start to do the work but the moment a barrier pops up they give up and go home. Why would you waste your time talking about it and then starting something without ever following through to completion?
It takes consistent massive action to get to where you need to be. I can assure you there will be seasons full of turmoil and obstacles. This is the time when you have to keep Taking Action!!! If you are not willing to take action and follow through you might as well give up now. So ask yourself these two questions.

Are you ready to stop talking and start taking action? and... Are you willing to pay the price to fulfill your vision?


Mr. S reminds us that we have no excuses in this life, only opportunities. I pray that you would receive a clear vision, surround yourself with the right people and that you would stop making excuses and begin to see possibilities. Start believing in yourself and take massive action daily if you desire to reap the fruit of your labor. I believe in you, will you join  me and begin working towards creating your legacy?

Rick Melero
www.RealDealCommunity.com
www.HisRealEstateNetwork.com

Comments

8 Comments

  • Danny Welsh, CMO of HIS, Greatest Real Estate Giveaway Director
    100 million dollar deals and can't read or write! What an inspiring story, Rick. It reminds me of our friend who was paraplegic and became a platform speaker making 100's of thousands of dollars a month. And the guy who closed his first wholesale deal, walking to the closing for a 5 figure check that was 5 times his monthly salary because his car broke down and he had no money to fix it, and the homeless guy who did his first deal 9 days after almost committing suicide when he contemplated the mess his life was because he was sleeping in a dumpster, and the minister we know in Mexico who has founded dozens of churches despite her facing every difficulty imaginable, and...so many stories...

    The fulcrum point of each is this, as Rick said: "You have no excuse"
  • bizopps
    by bizopps 2 years ago
    So true! Be open to opportunities. Listen for that knock at the door and OPEN it. :-)
  • A.L. Sweitzer
    by A.L. Sweitzer 2 years ago
    Rick, I want to thank you for that post, so true and it contains the wisdom one needs to succeed in life. The trap is sometimes we let life get in the way of our vision and we allow ourselves to get diluted being part of others vision. I am going to make a poster of your post so I will read it everyday to keep me on point. If the negative people in your life are your family and spouse, other tough decisions must be made, they do affect your thinking.
  • Anthony Williams
    by Anthony Williams 2 years ago
    Thank you for that Rick , when you told me that story ..I was floored ! I look forward to this journey..
  • Jo, Commercial and Residential Investor, REI Trainer and
    Holy cow- I totally needed this post today! Working hard to get this deal closed, and my truck literally had huge plumes of smoke coming out yesterday, so part 2 of closing is today- thanks for the reminder to keep the vision!
  • Todd Peterson, Millionaire in Training, www.mmmchallenge.com
    * That's an incredible story Rick. Thanks for sharing! Makes me want to do something right now.
  • Fabio Sekoff-Millionaire in Training,MMMCahllenge.com
    Totally awesome thanks for the reminder Rick!
    Blessings!
  • Brandon Breshears
    by Brandon Breshears 7 months ago
    Thats a pretty amazing story! Very nice post Rick
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