2024 Rewind ⏪
🔁Rewind: Podcast Episodes, Books, and Interesting Articles!
2024 Highlights
🍾 It’s not about what you do between Christmas and New Year’s; it’s what you do between New Year's and Christmas. Start NOW. Start Today. START. Start small. JUST START!💪
Here’s a few Annual Review Frameworks I found interesting
Annual Review: Powerful questions to help you cut the noise, see patterns, and act decisively in 2025, from Farnam Street
Annual Review + Goal Setting Template, from reveri
New Podcast Episode For December 🎄
104| Real Estate, Resilience, and Long-Term Wealth: Michael Kramer’s Strategic Shift
In this thought-provoking episode, I sit down with Michael Kramer, a successful real estate investor, business leader, and co-author of "Empathetic Leadership" alongside FBI negotiator Chris Voss.
🔑 Key Highlights from Ep. 104 Michael Kramer:
🏘️ Real Estate Insights:
Michael debunks the myth of real estate as a purely passive investment, shedding light on the seven key operational functions vital for managing rental properties. For those overwhelmed by active management, Michael shares the benefits of real estate syndication and expert-managed funds.
🔨 Vertical Integration for Success:
Learn how Michael's vertically integrated operations in construction and property management align interests for better financial outcomes. Discover the cost advantages with their 5% construction management fee, significantly lower than the industry standard.
📈 Infinite Returns Explained:
Michael illustrates the powerful concept of "infinite returns" through smart property management and refinancing strategies. Hear the compelling story of an 88-unit property creating significant equity and cash flow.
🌟 Personal Transformation and Resilience:
From a tragic accident to becoming the CEO of Free by Real Estate, Michael's journey is one of resilience and purpose. His story of recovering from a nail gun accident and shifting from hands-on work to building a $40 million real estate portfolio is truly inspirational.
📚 Empathetic Leadership:
Michael emphasizes the importance of tactical empathy in leadership and negotiations. He shares insights from his co-authored book "Empathetic Leadership," promoting compassion and strategy to foster trust and drive results.
🏡 Generational Wealth Planning:
Discover Michael’s long-term vision with his "100-year plan" focused on generational wealth and family harmony. He discusses the significance of trusts, family constitutions, and intentional legacy planning.
📘 Resource Recommendations:
Michael mentions invaluable books like "7 Generations Legacy" by Rachel Marshall and "The Intentional Legacy" by David McElvaney. He also recommends utilizing apps like Libby and Overdrive for accessing free library resources.
💡 Entrepreneurship Advice:
Get inspired by practical advice on entrepreneurship, including the benefits of buying existing businesses and the potential in less glamorous but lucrative industries. Michael’s personal narratives offer valuable lessons on turning challenges into opportunities.
⚙️ Business Framework Success:
Michael shares a seven-part business framework applicable to any industry, emphasizing the crucial role of marketing and the importance of focusing on one business goal at a time.
✨ Long-Term Planning Perspective:
Learn how having a long-term perspective can filter decision-making, enabling you to prioritize future goals over immediate gratifications.
💬 Communication and Negotiation Techniques:
Dive into the art of tactical empathy with negotiation strategies like no-oriented questions, mirroring, and labeling to build trust and achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
This episode is a treasure trove of insights and actionable advice for anyone looking to build generational wealth, lead with empathy, or succeed in real estate and business. Don't miss out on this empowering conversation!
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We'll be sure to link to Chris Voss's materials and Michael Kramer's resources on our website. Feel free to check them out and enhance your personal and professional journey!
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Articles I Loved Reading In December
6 Powerful Strategies for Turning Disappointment Into Opportunity from The Black Swan Group offers practical advice on managing disappointment without damaging relationships. Here are the key strategies:
Acknowledge Your Emotions but Don’t Let Them Rule You: Recognize your feelings to prevent impulsive reactions that could harm relationships.
Reframe the Disappointment: View setbacks as growth opportunities, focusing on long-term benefits over short-term frustrations.
Communicate with the Right Tone: Maintain a calm, neutral tone to prevent escalating tensions and encourage constructive dialogue.
Address the Situation with Curiosity: Approach disappointments with curiosity to understand different perspectives and foster empathy.
Know When to Let Go (Gracefully): Recognize when it's best to move on without hostility, leaving the door open for future opportunities.
Focus on the Future, Not the Past: Concentrate on future solutions rather than dwelling on past mistakes to promote a collaborative atmosphere.
Implementing these strategies can help transform disappointments into opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Stressed by Your Own Stories? Seeing the Facts Is the Way Out from Conscious Leadership Group explores how personal narratives can amplify stress, especially during challenging times like job loss. By distinguishing between objective facts and subjective stories, individuals can gain clarity and reduce unnecessary emotional turmoil. The piece emphasizes the importance of recognizing and separating these self-imposed narratives to navigate difficulties with greater ease and understanding.
For further exploration, the article offers resources such as the "Fact vs Story" worksheet and video, which guide individuals in differentiating facts from stories to eliminate drama and enhance communication. Additionally, the "Opposite of My Story" worksheet and meditation, inspired by Byron Katie's "The Work," support individuals in investigating their beliefs and releasing judgments.
Implementing these practices can help transform stress-inducing stories into opportunities for personal growth and clearer perception of reality.
Books I Read 📖 (I Actually Mostly Listen 🎧)
For December
Hijacking Bitcoin: The Hidden History of BTC
ChatGPT and the Future of AI: The Deep Language Revolution
Main Street Millionaire: How to Make Extraordinary Wealth Buying Ordinary Businesses
Buy Then Build: How Acquisition Entrepreneurs Outsmart the Startup Game
2024 Podcast Episode's Recap
104| Real Estate, Resilience, and Long-Term Wealth: Michael Kramer’s Strategic Shift
103| Reclaiming Life Through Adversity: Risa August’s Inspiring Tale of Personal Transformation
102| Boost Efficiency with Taskology: Insights from Leslie Shreve
101| Kindness & Generosity With Alan Questel
100| Achieving A Legendary Life
99| Navigating Circus Life and Business with Alisha Rickman
98| Achieving Goals with Perseverance: Pharaoh Kelley on Health, Real Estate, and Resilience
97| Creating Space for Change: Daniel Ludevig on Leadership, Feedback, and Team Dynamics
96| From Beginner to Top 5%: How 17 Minutes a Day Can Transform Your Life
95| Unmasking Everyday Sabotage: Lessons From The Simple Sabotage Field Manual |Book Review
94| The $10 Trillion Trust Economy: Phil Johnson’s Emotional Intelligence Insights
93| Memento Mori: Remember you must die
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