Learn For 2.0 with Brandon DeVere

Just because you have the best tennis racquet doesn't mean that it will make you a better tennis player.

Furthermore, you wouldn't want the best racquet until you learned how to use a beginner racquet anyway.

Too many times we want to have the perfect setting or equipment before we embark on a new journey.

Here's an idea...

Just Do It!

Just like Nike says.

Start doing it and perfect your craft.

Worry about all the toys later.

Sorry to break it to you, but some people just don't like you.

And guess what... some of them don't even have a good reason.

The good news is, the quicker you realize this, the quicker you'll be able to grow.

When you quit focusing on trying to create for people who don't like or need you, you can focus on creating for those who do like and need you.

A trigger word among entrepreneurs is, "Hustle".

But I question, is it enough?

And more importantly, is it sustainable?

Don't get me wrong, I respect the hell out of hustle, but the challenge is that it is directly tied to energy.

What if you are having  a bad day, are sick, or are on vacation?

How can you guarantee that you can bring the same consistent hustle, day in and day out?

More importantly, when you are young, hustle is just second nature, but when you get older things change and so does your energy.

This is what has me asking...

Is HUSTLE enough.

In Think And Grow Rich, Napolean Hill states. . .

"Remember, your subconscious mind functions voluntarily, whether you make any effort to influence it or not."

It is your choice what to feed your subconscious mind.

I started The Learn For 2 Podcast for 3 main reasons:

1) To document my journey of building an international real estate team.

2) To learn with the intent to teach to others.

3) To find my voice for those who need to hear it.

I received this message over the weekend after a listener heard last Friday’s episode that resonated with them.

"Bro, you are such a good speaker. Just off that little podcast you motivated me"

It came as validation and motivation to continue with this micro-commitment that I have made.

This was the episode he was referring to: https://overcast.fm/+TL4P--vJ4

When I'm asked what kind of music I like, I typically say, "Everything".

But that isn't really true...

Although I listen to genres like punk rock, 80's, Blues, classical etc.

I don't like ALL music.

For instance, if you asked me if I liked country music, I'd tell you, "No".

The reality though, is that I do like some country songs, just not as a whole genre.

Mainly because I don't like most country songs.

But we should be careful throwing out blanket statements of things we don't like... that could prevent us from learning.

This was brought to my attention today when I was asked if I like "Scream-O" music, basically death metal with a background singer that just screams.

I said "no".

But when the song started to play, the lyrics caught me off guard and really spoke to where I am at in life and where I want to go.

Crazy right?

Had I said, "no, I don't like this music and I don't want to listen to it", I would have never learned this valuable lesson today.

Don't prevent yourself from learning because of your biases, you never know where you might come across...

An Unexpected Find.

“With a knife”

Sometimes I forget how literal children’s minds work.

I was reminded of this today with my son who is 5.

When his sister was about the same age nearly 6 years ago, I was just getting into authors and speakers such as Tony Robbins and Hal Elrod.

You know, the motivational guys.

I was really just starting to learn and study topics like self-reflection and self-improvement. Starting to think deeper about things.

Then one day I was driving her to school, at the time it was about a 30-minute drive.

During the drive, I decided to put this new knowledge to work.

My thought process was, “I’m 30 years old and I’m just starting to learn this, what if I had been thinking this way since i was 5?”.

So I thought I’d ask her a “deep” question…

“Sweetie”

“Yes, Daddy?”

“How do you see yourself?”

During her short pause, I could hardly handle myself.

“What would she say?” I thought.

Does she think of her self as a winner? Is she confident? Does she feel loved?

What is it? Blurt it out already!

Her response…

“With a mirror”

Although I was a little disappointed because I thought it was going to be an epic conversation that we shared, I cracked a smile and said, “you got me, honey”

Fast forward to today, my son asks me to make him a sandwich.

I usually ask him if he would like it cut in rectangles, squares or triangles.

After I finished making it, I said…

“Buddy"

"Yes, Daddy?"

"How do you want me to cut your sandwich?”

His response…

“With a knife"

First off Happy New Year!

I have a plan, a goal, a mission, a vision.

But since it's my vision, I can't expect others to see it.

In order to get them to see it, they may have to go through a different door. A door they are more familiar with.

In this case, I am trying to help agents build their real estate business like an actual business, with multiple revenue streams.

The challenge is that most agents haven't been taught to think like this so it is like I am speaking a foreign language to them.

So now I have realized that I must adjust and present things in a way that they are thinking.

In 2019 I decided to take my foot off the gas of selling homes and focus mainly on building an international team.

But after realizing that others don't share the same vision, I decided that I need to sell more homes and close more transactions so I am speaking their language.

The good news... I got a listing under contract today. On day 1 of the newest mission.

Well, 2019 is a wrap and this is the final episode of the year.

It has been a lot of fun and I have learned a ton over the past few months.

I hope a few of you have learned a couple of things too.

With the new year coming up tomorrow, I wanted to announce that there will be some slight changes to the show.

I will be sprinkling a few interviews into the mix as the year goes on.

Although I have a great time trying to spread my knowledge to those who are seeking it, I feel that I owe it to you guys to tap into some of the knowledge and experience of some of the people that I am learning from.

I can't wait to hear the journeys that they will be sharing with us.

Have a safe and happy New Year's Eve tonight.

🥂🥂I'll see you in 2020!! 🥂🥂

It's pretty easy to put in hard work when you know who's watching you.

But when you put in the work regardless of who, if anyone, is watching, can lead to great opportunities.

Last night I was reminded of this.

Eva and I went to our friends 18th-anniversary dinner.

While talking with our Uber driver we learned that he got a huge break in his career as a makeup artist when the right person walked in the door and saw what he was capable of.

That person offered him a job on the spot and now he has an amazing opportunity to springboard his career.

Keep your head down and work to your full potential, regardless of who's watching.

Even if you don't think anyone is watching...

You never know who might be.