How to Find Your Future with David Greene

<p dir="ltr">In today’s episode, our guest is David Greene. He is a successful real estate broker, bestselling author, and BiggerPockets Real Estate podcast co-host. He is a highly respected authority on real estate, having been featured on CNN, Forbes, and HGTV, and has appeared on over 25 different real estate podcasts. As a licensed real estate broker and lender, he runs "The David Greene Team," a top-producing real estate company in Keller Williams, where he has won multiple awards for production. </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>[2:25] Why should I listen to you? </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">You should listen to me because we will get into a conversation where we will discuss everything about you that is stopping you from getting the things you want in life or being happier. </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>[3:34] Where did this come from? </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">I grew up having a relationship with God, and I think that helps a lot, depending on how you perceive God. My perception of God had a lot to do with the fact that we’re forgiven for everything we’ve ever done. You can operate at this level of honesty about your problems and still be loved by him. So you can take off your shirt at the pool even if you don't look good and still feel loved. When I didn’t have that perception, I felt unloved. I struggled with confidence, shame, and laziness, and there was always resistance to getting out there and doing what I needed to do to make my life better. I always craved the right people who would come along as friends, coaches, and mentors and who would help me overcome my resistance. So my best friends became people who practiced with me and helped me get better. </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>[5:20] What was the process like for you? </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">High school basketball coaches had a big impact on me, especially one in particular. My first varsity coach asked me to play varsity as a sophomore, but I declined since they already had a good team and I didn't want to be stuck behind another player. Nonetheless, that c