Instilling Independence in the
Next Generation
I want to be sure they won’t have to depend on
others for the rest of their lives. Even on me.
Knowing how to invest is a big part of that, but
I rented some units to some college kids. It was
amazing to see how they were still clinging to
their parents for support at 19 and 20 years old. I
mindset is even more important.
Take the Lead
don’t know about you, but I was far more
independent and had to do a lot more for myself As I reveal in my new book, you can, and should
since I was 15. Maybe even 11. pump positivity into them as possible. Build their
minds and spirit. Let them know they can do
I learned the value of work and hustle at a
very young age. I did my own laundry and
learned how to cook at 11, and handle
personal hygiene.
anything they want. BUT you’ve got to live it too.
Practice what you preach. You can rock their
world and shake their mindset big time. Do it well,
and consistently and they can also become some
of your best accountability partners! They’ll keep
My kids are now 10 and 16. We used to play
mental math games on the way to school.
I’ve had them plan meals, go to the grocery
store and hunt for deals, and now figure out
how to do it all online. I teach them real
estate and how to get out in the field.
you in check.
Lead by example. Do what you want them to do,
and explain it. That means budgeting, investing,
following your dreams, and stepping up to do
difficult things. Teach them to embrace adversity
and challenges in order to get stronger in all
I’m pretty sure they can stand on their own two these areas, so they can get more of what they
feet if they had to. want and are capable of.
The Best Inheritance You
Can Leave Your Kids
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