I'm J.D. Allen, and on the One Deal Millionaire Podcast, I'm here to tell you that success in real estate isn't about money or experience – it's about mindset. I learned this the hard way when a fixed mindset cost me over $20,000 on a deal. That voice telling you "you're not ready" or "you're not good with numbers" is a fixed mindset, and it's lethal. It hides as "analysis paralysis" or "waiting for permission," but it's just fear dressed up.
I realized that confidence isn't something you have before you start; it's something you build by taking action. My biggest breakthrough came from shifting from shame to curiosity after a loss. Instead of letting failure define me, I asked, "What did I learn?" This led me to rewire my thinking: calling out limiting beliefs with "yet," reframing obstacles as learning opportunities, using a "bounce method" to recover, surrounding myself with people who take action, and tracking my mindset wins. You're not stuck; you just need to update your internal software.
Fixed vs. Growth Mindset: A fixed mindset believes abilities are set, leading to paralysis and self-sabotage. A growth mindset sees challenges as opportunities to learn and grow, fostering action and resilience.
Action Builds Confidence: You don't wait for confidence to act; you act to build confidence. Taking small, consistent steps, even when scared, is the fastest way to overcome fear and achieve momentum.
What one fixed belief are you ready to challenge with "yet" today, and what small action will you take to prove it wrong?