My name is Aracely. I am a single mom with a 17 year old son who is soon to graduate high school. As his graduation day is quickly approaching, I am embarrassed to say that I have very little money saved to get him through college. I am also a middle school teacher, so with my supposed high income, my son will not be getting much financial assistance. Others have told me, let him get a loan to school, you have covered your responsibility for him to almost age 18 "adulthood". Although I agree and he does plan to work, I already have school loans I'm still paying. He will have his own stumbles and falls in life, want to always be there to help make his life easier when it is possible. After all, that’s why I am his parent, right? I don't want to see him on the same hamster wheel that I’ve been on and have felt like there is no getting off. As Dean has said about his goal for his children; to not have to worry about the how can they do what they want without having what they need to get there. I have wanted that too for my son, but started on the wrong paths to achieving my goals for him and myself. Since I have been on this website and continue listening to Dean's wisdom, along with being given a second chance from God at life after an accident that almost took my son's and my life. I am now gaining even more courage to move forward with a drive to succeed. Meanwhile, my son continues cheering me on as I stumble and continue getting back up to learn more and fill the gaps. I recently purchased the EDGE 2013 recordings and am grateful that Dean continues making it possible for everyone who wants a better life to have a means to fulfill it with support by sharing all he can. Daily, I pray for me and all others who want to strive and thank God for those who continue moving forward and are there to also help. I will definitely appreciate all your tips and advice you are continuously willing to share.
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Excited about my best first step
I did it! I bought The Edge 2013 Replay. As always, I enjoy listening to Dean's voice with his shared words of wisdom, and now I get to hear his whole hour+ of it as many times as I want. This has given me more excitement to continue with my direction forward; without "negativity". Now, I will work hard at focusing on the positive of all things; when I can't, I will find my optimistic friends who will remind to to stay optimistic.
Yesterday, as I was driving to the supermarket, I saw a yard sale with old furniture in the front lawn. I decided, "I'm going to take this chance and do with Carol Stinson has adviced; to go up to the owner of the home and say, "I see you are selling some home goods and furniture...Will you be moving?" I did it and asked it". It worked! He said he'll be moving to Hawaii in about 6 months and will be planning on selling. His wife has past (a year ago) so once he knows the price on the market, he will set a price. I told him I would be interested once he decides to sell and gave him my card. Yet, I'm not sure if that was enough. What next? How do I convince this seller that I could offer him a reasonable price that will benefit all of us (the seller, me-the inverstor, and the buyer? I'd appreciate any help on the next steps and words I could use that may work to convince him.