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I am at the end of the book and things are beginning to get a little clearer as to how I can position myself. The first thing I am doing is paying very close attention to how I spend my money. I also ran my credit and got a credit card from Bank of America rto help rebuild my credit. I am pursuing knowledge in the arena of Financial Education. I am setting up a home office and I am about to design a system that can be implemented for my type of real estate business that entails lead generation, lead tracking, prospect development, active deals, closed deals and a log of cash flow and expenses, debts and assets.

Yeah, the title of this post is pretty self explanatory. I am just starting part 3 of the book(BARM) but I really need to do the part 2 exercises to make sure that I do not let any of my self defeating habits stand in my way in order to be on my way to Be A Real Estate Millionaire. Just a quick note because I am committed to journaling this process but I also want to make sure I am taking action besides just writing. It hurts to admit this but I am struggling with the feeling of being deserving of success. It gives me the feeling that I have been stupid for not getting what I deserved for so long, but then again, if I saw someone else struggling with that thought I would tell them they deserve it and to go for what is going to make them happy.

I guess that is the way we make our way to our far destinations: Little by Little. I could say that this is pointless right now but I know that would be the sentiment of a frustrated fool and not the true attitude of a faithful fighter. Now is definitely not the time to throw in the towel, but it is time to learn as much as possible so that when I do get into the ring I am ready. I am working on tracking my expenses and maintaining the mindset that attracts wealth. I also noticed that now I am also starting to think more like a businessman and I am even noticing properties everywhere I go that could possibly be capitalized on. I'm still moving on and moving strong.

I want to say thank you to Dean Graziosi and everyone who helps him make this whole thing possible. It is truly relieving to know that there are people out there who are willing to share the wealth of information that has made them fortunate to help others. I had to go to work today so I have not had much time to dedicate to reading or research but I did get to read a little about the need to change my attitude toward money in order to build a foundation for success. Truthfully, that is where I need to begin, especially since I have allowed myself to become influenced by the fearful mentality of everyone reporting on the recession and the people I work with who act as if this job we work at is the best thing that could happen for us.

I am new to real estate investing, other than my background in the mortgage industry prior to 2007, I do not have much experience. Due to the fact that lending guidelines have been revamped in recent years, I am not sure that my mortgage experience will prove very useful either. Nevertheless, I am on part 2 of the book "Be A Real Estate Millionaire" by Dean Graziosi and determined to learn how to be successful in this area. I am currently working for an employer and not happy with my job and the fact that it does not afford me the lifestyle I want for myself and my family. It is May 28, 2012 and I am going to chart my progress through this blog. My goals in Real Estate Investing are:

1. Learning how to make money so I can stand on my own two feet financially.