The New Year is typically the time when we re-assess where we are, where we're going, make resolutions etc. So I'm doing that.
I'd love to hear from people about how they stay motivated. Been reading this thread, and can relate to some of it, particularly this post.
Even though my job doesn't pay fantastically, and I mostly enjoy it, I need the cashflow (as others have mentioned in many places!) so don't feel I can safely leave, even if I knew what passion to follow. Obviously, being a member here indicates my interest in property investing. BUT, and here's the kicker, I find it hard to stay motivated regarding property, too.
I wouldn't say I'm "passionate" about property, but have chosen property as my path to wealth. I have a goal to pick up IP5 in 2011 (or earlier if possible) and do another reno. What do I do until then? What methods to others have to keep motivated and interested?
Keeping up to date on SS posts is great, and I subscribe to API and usually get a kick from it, particularly reading investor profiles. I get a bit down sometimes knowing that I have to wait before I can buy again, and that sort of puts me off going searching, as I think "what's the point - if I see an opportunity I can't take it" (We're pretty much on the serviceability limit, although LVR is at about 60-ish%)
Forgive the waffle and couple of changes of direction - given that part of my job is writing technical documentation, one would think that I could get some basic thoughts in order!
Look forward to any comments.
I'd love to hear from people about how they stay motivated. Been reading this thread, and can relate to some of it, particularly this post.
Even though my job doesn't pay fantastically, and I mostly enjoy it, I need the cashflow (as others have mentioned in many places!) so don't feel I can safely leave, even if I knew what passion to follow. Obviously, being a member here indicates my interest in property investing. BUT, and here's the kicker, I find it hard to stay motivated regarding property, too.
I wouldn't say I'm "passionate" about property, but have chosen property as my path to wealth. I have a goal to pick up IP5 in 2011 (or earlier if possible) and do another reno. What do I do until then? What methods to others have to keep motivated and interested?
Keeping up to date on SS posts is great, and I subscribe to API and usually get a kick from it, particularly reading investor profiles. I get a bit down sometimes knowing that I have to wait before I can buy again, and that sort of puts me off going searching, as I think "what's the point - if I see an opportunity I can't take it" (We're pretty much on the serviceability limit, although LVR is at about 60-ish%)
Forgive the waffle and couple of changes of direction - given that part of my job is writing technical documentation, one would think that I could get some basic thoughts in order!
Look forward to any comments.