@David Iya That shift alone really does change everything brooooo and it goes DEEPER than most people realize. I’ve seen people with the right skills, the right market, even solid opportunities in front of them, and they still hesitate. Not because they don’t know what to do, but because something internally feels off about making money. Almost like they’re subconsciously resisting the very outcome they say they want. When your relationship with money is rooted in guilt, scarcity, or the idea that you’re “taking” from someone, it creates friction at every stage. You hesitate to make offers. You second-guess your numbers. You underprice deals. You avoid closing. Not because you can’t do it, but because part of you doesn’t feel right doing it. For me, everything changed when I started reframing what was actually happening in a deal. I stopped seeing it as “I’m making money off this deal” and started seeing the full picture. A seller isn’t just giving up a property; they’re often solving a real problem, whether it's financial pressure, property they don’t want to manage, or situations they need to exit quickly. A buyer isn’t just paying more; they’re trusting that you will guide them into a legitimate opportunity. This deal fits their investment goals, a property they can improve and profit from, and a chance to deploy capital efficiently. And in the middle of that? I’m the one maestro of the orchestra. Having the conversations others avoid. Structuring the deal so it works for both sides. Bringing clarity where there was uncertainty. Creating a win-win outcome. When I really understood that, money stopped feeling like something I was “taking” and started feeling like something I was earning through alignment and execution. Every assignment fee became a reflection of the value I created, and that shift shows up in how you operate, how you speak with more certainty, how you present offers more confidently, you stop apologizing for your numbers, and you lean into opportunities instead of shrinking from them. Because now you know… If the deal works, everyone wins. And if it doesn’t, you walk away. No pressure, we move forward. That’s real integrity in this business, and ironically, that’s what leads to more deals closing because people can feel the difference when you’re trying to “get something” vs. when you’re genuinely helping solve something.

@Sharon Prahl Want a long story or the short story? 😂

@Dar Brown Ah, I appreciate you and the compliment, thank you! 😌

@Ramona Mann Alrightttttt 🚀🚀🚀🚀

@David Iya Respect for being able to move at that level and recognize when it’s time to slow down bro, your awareness of self is vital. My week was similar, high output, a lot of clarity, and a deeper focus on alignment over just activity. Appreciate you checking in like this bro. I missed you dawg! Ahaha 👊🏽😁🔥

@David Iya oh for sure, let me double real quick and I might just go off-grid 😂

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@Cristal Vancarson Wow! That's cool! 👏🏾😁🔥

@Ramona Mann thank you. Just following God's plan 😌