“Ten thousand hours of practice is required to achieve the level of mastery associated with being a world-class expert—in anything.” —Unknown
From the desk of Richard Du, Founder and Chairman if SANTOS Holdings
Prominent leaders combine determination, a desire for improvement, and the ability to foster a positive atmosphere, embracing change as a learning environment creating a culture where everyone thrives.
Surrounded with architectural renderings and a rubber chicken at my messy desk, I pondered how to make property development interesting. The idea hit me so I took action.
I gathered our team at SANTOS Holdings and stepped in front of the room. “Everybody listen up! Welcome to our seminar on real estate mastery.” In my speech, I discussed the 10,000-hour rule, and how it takes education and experience to succeed, not luck. “It’s about time, practice, and a bit of absurdity,” I said in jest as the rubber chicken squealed.
“My first deal was a gorgeous building that was a run-down shell. I threw myself into learning everything I could about the building and business, and I discovered that mastery required more than just hours; it was knowing every little thing about the property, putting in the hours doing my due diligence.”
Tim asked a question, “Did you see any improvement?”
“I learned from Big Tony, a seasoned realtor.”
Tim joked and asked, “Was that your master plan?”
“Not at all! My progress came from recognizing flaws and refining my skills.”
Success requires more than skills as I explained, “It’s determination, humor, and compassion. If you can’t laugh at mistakes, challenges will overwhelm you.”
“So, what’s the lesson?” Tim asked.
“The lesson is clear. Commit to steady work, focus on quality, and embrace mistakes as steppingstones. Plus, always carry a rubber chicken!” The room laughed as I said, “Let’s find title-free properties! Enjoy the 10,000-hour journey!”
My team applauded as I continued, “Real estate is more than bricks and mortar. It’s relationships and trust. No goal is reached without effort. Someday, we’ll share our lessons.” As I looked at the city, I smiled, anticipating the journey to come. Fueled by dreams and persistence, the SANTOS Holdings saga continues.
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Key Takeaways:
1. Mastery comes from dedicated practice over time.
2. Embrace humor and humility in challenges.
3. Building relationships and trust is essential.