You Were Born To Be Great. So WTF Are You Doing?
You know … you never really know when inspiration
is going to strike. It just struck me on the toilet at
Starbucks. No lie. As I was sitting there meditating
on life (which I pretty much do non-stop), I realized
something very important ….
You were born to be great.
Think about that for a second. Don’t just be like,
"duh." I’ll repeat it for you.
You were born to be great.
Everyone was. You were. I was. Your mom was.
Me and your mom were. Everyone.
The key to you being as great as the king of Saudi
Arabia is this …
Find out who you are.
"A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him
before great men.
- Proverbs 18:16
You were brought into this world with special inborn
gifts/talents that God would like for you to discover
and use.
And he would like for you to do this for several
reasons …
1. the world needs them
2. operating within your gifts will bring you joy
3. it will provide you the passion necessary to bring
you success and thereby provide for your family and
other people
4. so Lady Ga Ga will stop it
You were born to be great.
If everyone on earth would just do this one thing, we
would be like a bajillion steps closer to utopia if utopia
was even possible (which it’s not unfortunately).
You discover your gifts by proactively trying different
things and paying attention to the feedback that life
gives you.
When trying something new, pay attention to two
main things:
1. how it makes you feel
2. how it makes other people feel ( e.g. "puking in
their mouth" generally is never a good sign)
"He who heeds the rebukes of life will dwell among
the wise."
- Proverbs something-or-other
Once you find something that you are passionate
about, that you enjoy doing just for the sake of doing
it, you will have at that point arrived at the Gates of
Greatness. Welcome. It is pleasant here. For one
thing, it generally rains hundred dollar bills. You
don’t even need a wallet because whenever you have
to pay for something you just have to hold your hands
out and catch the cash.
One word of caution …
We’re talking Ultimate Destiny here. There is usually
a season where you will have to do something for
a period of time that does exercise your gifts, but you
would not necessarily do it unless you were getting paid
for it. This is merely the first step to greatness.
For example:
I like real estate. But I would not be involved in it
unless I was getting paid for it. But my involvement
in real estate did two things …
It exercised by gifts and prepared me for my next step
in life (helping you), and, most importantly, it funded
my dream.
I am currently recording an album which I fully plan
on seeing go triple platinum. I was just in Atlanta all
weekend long creating another song to add to what
we have already done.
I would do this for free even if I wasn’t getting paid
for it.
Actually, come to think of it, I am doing this for free
at this point. Even paying for it. Paying a LOT. But
I’ve never felt so much joy in my life. If I never made
a dime as a result it would have been worth every
penny and every minute of my time sacrificed.
Real estate made this possible for me. It’s very likely
that because God has brought you across my path, that
real estate will be the stepping stone to your greatness
as well. It’s the easiest and fasted way to get rich for
the average Joe.
So let me know how I can help you.
I think the class that we did last week could be one
key to the puzzle for you. It’s not for everyone. But
it could be for you, Preston.
Have a great week.
Pre$ton
Hmm… I read blogs on a similar topic, but i never visited your blog. I added it to favorites and i’ll be your constant reader.
I love this! Very inspirational and motivational. You should write more like this.
How much money has passed thru your hands in a lifetime?
You’re the best! Take care.
Hello Pre$ton:
my name is Johnnie, as you can see, I thank God for you. Pre$ton God will always richly bless you because you give back to help people like me to get the best out of life. I had been praying that I could find a RealEstate course that I could take for free because right now I don’t have any money
for any thing I’m going through a hardship and I can’t see my way out. You sent me a E-Mail I don’t know how you got my E-Mail I truly beleive it was God. As soon as I get money I’m going to order your E- Book. I thank you for the free 7 step course to help me on my way, again thanks.
Johnnie
love it!
Preston, That was the best, most enjoyable thing you’ve put out there to date. Thanks for that.
I didn’t have any game 3 yrs ago and got murdered when my only strategy of buy low, improve, and sell high run ended.
I’ve been stripped (think Job) and now am coming back.
We will meet. Until then, God Bless,
Steve
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Hey Pre$ton,
Great blog post!
Keep ‘em coming.
Tony
Pre$ton, you are fun and very inspiring. i am new to the game, I bought your Ebook and I love it and read it frequently! Whenever i feel in doubt or down, I read some of it and i get inspired again for the future! Thanks!
Chri$
Hey Preston! Good stuff! Real Estate has definitely been the stepping stone for me! It has helped me become full time in the business which really isnt that much time…but gives me more than full time pay!
I have claimed my life back and am looking forward to where this journey is going to take me.
Let me know when you want me to do a guest post for you on your blog..I would be happy to!
Pre$ton,
You’re definitely on note with the “puppy” analogy. I love the fact that you include scripture and a different sense of humor in your writings. Very inspirational for all. Keep on keeping on!
you are right! time kick some ass!
Wow! We all really do need a phychologist more then money that’s for certain. Thanks for hanging out with us Wusses. My personal experience is that when you burst someone’s reality bubble, they hate on you. I found that most people don’t want you to be successfull because they are jealous and don’t want to be inferior. This adventure I’m on I’m praying will make them jealous as hell! Love you P.
Love this Preston – feel it completely. Thanx!
Alicia McDonald
findcashforhomes.com
I have to say your words were well put, buthave to tell you I have been saying “nice people are manipulating, and good people tell it like it is and dont give a s-t what anyone thinks for years…sorryto tellyou thats not a first.
Hey Preston, You are right about us Wussies, I am going to get yout ebook as soon as possible. just don’t give up on me. I am retired and don’t have any money, but I will squeeze it in somehow soon. I really think real estate is my gift.
Thank you,
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