HOSTS BIO\n\nMike Sjogren - Michael is a short-term rental expert and coach. He has a portfolio of STR properties across 5 states as well as an oceanfront boutique hotel. Michael brings a wealth of finance, business, and real estate experience. He is passionate about helping others create financial independence through real estate so they can pursue their passions and leave their mark on the world.\n\nEmanuele Pani - Commercial and Residential Real Estate Consultant at Signature International Real Estate. Has a degree in accounting and finance. Started his real estate journey working as maintenance until the owner decided to sell the 40 unit apartment building to Emanuele Pani.\n\n\n\n\xa0HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE\n\n05:49 \xa0What we\u2019ll talk about in this podcast episode.\n\n06:53 \xa0Goal breakdowns\n\n07:09 \xa0Goal setting breakdown #1: Defining what you want.\n\n09:08 \xa0The first key thing.\n\n13:39 \xa0Strategies that Mike and E did to accomplish their goals.\n\n16:28 \xa0How E chunks down his goal.\n\n19:01 \xa0Define what you want and define why you want it.\n\n21:15 \xa0Acting on your goal.\n\n25:24 \xa0Set up an accountability group.\n\n27:51 \xa0A big disease to entrepreneurs and real estate investors in general.\n\n29:03 \xa0The identity shift is everything.\n\n30:50 \xa01st structured advice.\n\n33:54 \xa0Add things/goals to where you\u2019re already good at.\n\n36:37 \xa0Putting together a 2021 reading list. \xa0\n\n38:08 \xa0Be a million-dollar racehorse.\n\n38:58 \xa0A big misconception with Gary Vee.\n\n41:18 \xa0Resources that Mike and E recommend for you to hit the ground running in 2021.\n\n\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0Link here: \xa0www.strsecrets.com/2021\n\n42:33 \xa0Here\u2019s why you should execute on your goals and not settling on anything less.\n\n44:02 \xa0Meeting the person that you could have been analogy.\n\n45:25 \xa0The perfect spot for you as 2021 starts.\n\n\n\n\n\nNOTABLE QUOTES (KEY LESSONS):\n\n\n\n"If you focus on the things that you don't want, guess what you're gonna get those things.\n\nSo start thinking about what you actually want." - Michael Sjogren\n\n\n\n"Money is a tool it gives you the option to do things that you want to do and give you\n\nthe time freedom to do the things that you want to do." - Michael Sjogren\n\n\n\n"If something consecutively and you cannot make yourself do it, maybe you got to sit down\n\nand reset that goal." - Emanuele Pani\n\n\n\n"It's easy to stay busy but it takes more discipline to stay focused." - Michael Sjogren\n\n\n\n"Commit to doing things that work for you every day and make sure that you enjoy them\n\nbecause at the end of the day, the point of all this is to live a life worth living and a\n\nlife that you actually enjoy." - Emanuele Pani\n\n\n\nBOOKS MENTIONED:\n\nAtomic Habits - by James Clear\n\n\n\nCONNECTING WITH THE HOSTS\n\nMichael Sjogren: \xa0\xa0https://linktr.ee/the_airbnbguy\n\nEmanuele Pani: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube\n\n2021 Goal Achiever Action Guide: www.strsecrets.com/2021\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices