“Principle-centered people are constantly educated by their experiences. They read, they seek training, they take classes, they listen to others, they learn through both their ears and their eyes. They are curious, always asking questions. They continually expand their competence, their ability to do things. They develop new skills, new interests. They discover that the more they know, the more they realize they don’t know; that as their circle of knowledge grows, so does its outside edge of ignorance. Most of this learning and growth energy is self-initiated and feeds upon itself.”

—Stephen R. Covey, Principle-Centered Leadership, p. 1

 If you have been a member of REIC for a while you are familiar with the program. Your membership fee brought about a learning curve which, for some of our members, is huge and intimidating. For others, it is simple and common-sense. For everyone, though, it is a great learning experience.

 One of the main features of this experience is the actual education our members receive through the coaching sessions. Our coaches are very well versed in all components of the Strait Path process. They know it so well because they have done it themselves, and because they have taught it to so many people. It is difficult to teach a subject well without knowing it intimately.

 If a member plows through our coaching program, they are done in 3 to 6 months. But their game plan covers a ten-year period. So, what can our members do to keep the enthusiasm they experienced during their coaching alive over their ten-year game plan period? I have a few suggestions:

1. Read one good book per month – There are literally thousands of good books available that will keep your love of learning alive during your game plan period. We have started providing you with title suggestions, and will continue to do so at the rate of one to two titles per month. Pick a subject that you would like to dive into and start reading.
2. Contact your coach regularly – Your membership provides you with coaching for life. Most of that will be done soon after becoming a member, but in order to stay grounded in your goals, meet with your coach at least once per calendar quarter. Calling your coach once per month will give you the opportunity to see if we have anything new going on. Based on past experience, it is likely that something interesting has happened.
3. Read through your game plan – Doing this will keep it fresh in your mind and help you to stay on track.
4. Utilize opportunities to learn – Opportunities to learn are all around us. Seek them and you will find them. When you find an opportunity, see it for what it is: an opportunity. Not all opportunities need to be taken in order for you to continue your personal growth while you are on the Strait Path to Real Estate Wealth.

 By following these four simple suggestions, a couple things will happen. One is that they will soon become a habit. Then the fruits of these efforts will fulfill what Covey stated above: growth energy that is self-initiated will feed itself. When that begins, hold onto your hat because it is going to be an interesting ride!

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