There are some challenges that are so big, they seem impossible. These ‘big’ challenges will deter some people from even starting. Challenges can seem overwhelming, but the best thing to do is to drink some water and start.
Let’s use buying a house as an example. It’s not like buying a candy bar at a store, where the entire transaction takes less than ten seconds and you get a receipt. The first thing you should do is research. The internet can be used for good things, too. Look up how to buy a home and you’ll get many hits on the subject. You can also ask someone who already owns a home, but for good measure, do your research, too.
As you research, you see that there are certain things that need to be done, prior to looking at a home. You will need a real estate agent and a loan officer to help you determine how much you can afford. These are the necessary people (among others) who will help you along the way. Your family and friends will have their opinions, but you must keep going, because of course, you want to see this through and achieve your goal of owning a home.
There will be things that come up – negotiations, missing paperwork, so-called ‘professionals’ not showing up for their appointment – it happens. Do not get discouraged. Handle the mishaps the best way you can. Put your emotions aside and work through it.
Soon, you’ll notice everything will begin to fall together. It’s not quite the end, but you’re getting there. You have followed the advice of your agent and the loan officer – you start to see the light at the end of the tunnel! Don’t get too excited, because you still have to go through another step. Things can still go wrong in the very end, but you will see it through.
The last step to buying a home is closing. Closing is where you will sign all kinds of documents to ensure the home is legally yours. Then, the closing attorney says, “Congratulations! You are now a homeowner!” You are so proud of yourself and your accomplishment! That’s what it takes.
You’ve broken down the process and followed the steps, along with the guidance from your agent and loan officer. You didn’t give up when they told you how to improve your credit score. You didn’t catch an attitude when the loan officer told you that you couldn’t afford a certain home. You broke down the process and you kept going. Most importantly, you ignored the naysayers.
When you have a big goal, people will come out of the woodwork to tell you how they tried and it didn’t work, or how they know someone who did it and it ended badly. The only person that will tell you that you can do it, is yourself. You are your biggest supporter! It may seem like it can’t be done, but if you break it down and chip away at it day by day, you will succeed and accomplish that big, impossible goal!