Revelations – Realizing how lucky you really are.
Definition from Bill Biko
Since yesterday there has been quite a few fun little stories pop up, but let’s touch on my definition of revelations first.
As I mentioned, I’ve been getting more irritable for a while now due to myriads of minor and major headaches. These range from a partnership that has been going through a split for over a year and a half, another partner who is managing a property in Lacombe who hasn’t been able to provide any details on the property for over two years and may now be going into foreclosure, being forced by banks to sell properties in a market not conducive to sales, tenants who seem to be more concerned with their welfare than mine and I could probably go on for another thousand words with all the headaches and complaints I have.
All the pressure, all the worrying about everyone else, well it’s just worn me down. Because I have been looking at it as ongoing problems that will never subside and I think that is where the revelation comes in. This all comes back to Tony Robbins new show again, the Breakthrough. Now I quite enjoyed the show as it’s great to see people over come what obviously completely changed their lives, but what I didn’t realize is after the show Tony posts a video explaining some of the background info that gets omitted due to the show’s 44 minute time frame.
It was watching some of this post show video yesterday that I started to realize how lucky I am. Yes I have some big challenges in front of me, but some are transforming as we go along. Last week the year and a half split finally was complete, we received some very positive reviews of the property we are still trying to sell, I’m getting more calls on the vacancies we have, my new business while slowly growing is starting to get some nice results and some referrals, my family still loves and adores me (well maybe adore is strong, especially with how pissy I have been lately, but they still love me!), I have a great home and there is plenty of positive out there.
When I look at the story from the Breakthrough and how the fellow became a quadriplegic who was stuck in his house, afraid to go outside, yet has transformed his views and has become upbeat, positive and enthusiastic about his life and future. Then I compare at how I have started to look at all the negatives without seeing the positives it was a bit of a wake up call.
So while there are no guarantees I will be 100% happy all the time, I will start working on remembering the positives, the good things that are happening and try to let more of the negative wash away.
So with that in mind, here are a couple of developing stories since yesterday. Last night the police stopped by and I was subpoenaed for a courtcase later this month!!
Not against me just in case you were wondering! This relates back to my tenant from last summer who stole another tenants vehicle, cell phone and wallet at knife point. Apparently he and his buddy were caught in Ontario five days later sleeping in the car. I get to show up to confirm he was a tenant and help put him away hopefully for a long time.
The two guys who pissed me off Sunday, well this morning there was an apology text message on my phone. Apparently they are sorry about the misunderstanding and they wish they had taken my place and the fellow who wanted the discount may be interested in coming back at regular price.
I just received a referral yesterday from one of my very happy web clients, not sure how it will turn out, but after a quick look there seems to be plenty I can help them with.
On the slightly negative side, people don’t comprehend ads very well, I have been getting quite a few calls on a rent to own property and another one for a live in manager for another and it’s apparent that I need to write them with more clarity. Obviously including prices, how it works and everything comes across confusing (see look at me finding a humorous bright side!).
There’s been a lot of economic doom and gloom and it’s probably not going away for a while. If you haven’t the time, or had it thrown in your face, about how really good you may already have it, perhaps now is a great time to do so. Happy revelations!
Hi Bill,
I watched Break Through as well and had a similar insight. We are so close to our own problems and challenges we can’t see our blessings.
Robbins shows us a different perspective and we see someone who is very obviously more challenged than we are and it gives us a different perspective on our own life.
One thing most of us don’t consider is the “anti-intention” or the “anti-result”. As a successful investor you want the large portfolio, the cash flow, the thrill of the deal and so on. Let’s call that your positive intention.
You can measure how close you are to your goal by understanding by virtue of having a positive intention you also get by default an “anti-intention”.
The larger your portfolio is you are more likely to have partners. When you take on partners you WILL have some bad ones. When you have a large portfolio you will have to sell at inopportune times to shore up your resources. When you have a large portfolio and a lot of tenants you WILL have some bad tenants.
We can look at all of our “anti-intentions” or unwanted results and realize we are succeeding, we are moving ahead. It’s working just as it should.
The hard part is keeping perspective and realize there are two sides of the coin in our journey.
That’s why I liked Break Through. For a moment I was able to look at my life with a different perspective, realize my blessings and muster the strength to face the challenges.
Scott
Bill
You are a ‘power of intention’ prodigy. Change the way you look at things, and wouldn’t you know it, the things you look at CHANGE!
another good article Bill – I am thankful everyday for what I have,, rather than what I don’t have – it has pushed me through many “downs/negatives” in life… and it’s the only way to live life….. I have found../
Congrats on having a life half full rather than half empty – we are all blessed in many ways – we just have to believe it….. continue with your great articles…….
It really is perspective Scott. unfortunately the negative aspects are the ones that stick out, but I have had hundred of good tenants over the years and thousands of great experiences. I just have to focus more on those! Looking forward to tonight’s Breakthrough episode!
Now I just have to keep looking at the right things!
You have definitely had some challenges Colleen, I’m glad to hear you are pushing through and staying thankful!
It’s not bad to get down when you are in a bad spot, but you don’t have to stay there! Through only the hard times do we find true personal growth– why would we change if everything was great all the time? Cheers Bill!! It’s all a chapter in your book:0)