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19
Feb, 2020

Addicted to Life Chapter 7 Review: “You Must Understand the Law of Exposure!”

"Addicted to Life" Chapter 7 Review - You Must Understand the Law of Exposure!
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"Addicted to Life" Chapter 7 Review - You Must Understand the Law of Exposure!

In this fresh webinar, Rob reviews ATL Chapter 7. The chapter theme is “You Must Understand the Law of Exposure!” This principle says that we are what we expose ourselves to. In fact, Rob is so bold as to say the difference between where you are right now and where you will be boils down to:

  1. The books you read
  2. Podcasts and audio learning materials you immerse yourself in
  3. The sermons you attend
  4. Seminars and webinars you participate in
  5. The people you meet and surround yourself with

We all have the same 24 hours a day and seven days per week. So choose wisely what you expose yourself to during that time!

Law Of Exposure - the books you read make a difference on who you will becomeRob reviews the many ways he has lived the Law of Exposure, including the following:

  • The mentors who have taught him the most important lessons in his life
    • Richard Broadwater, Rob’s former employer, hired him as a homeless man. Richard helped him realize his first big goal of owning his own auto repair shop.
    • Dave Lindall helped Rob’s health journey, inspiring him to run marathons; Dave also encouraged Rob and Claudia to grow their real estate business and take on new investors.
  • Books have made a huge influence in his journey. This includes strengthening his faith, improving his health, and bolstering his  financial literacy.
    • The book Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki jumpstarted Rob’s wealth journey investing in real estate. Two years after reading this book, Rob had applied the knowledge enough to earn a prestigious award.
    • The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren made a huge difference in Rob’s walk with God. After he became sober, Rob learned the purposes all Christians have in life and began applying them.
  • Google searches that have supplied crucial knowledge
  • Must-listen podcasts on a variety of subjects
    • When you want to be more like a great teacher, subscribing to their podcast is an easy way to absorb their knowledge on the go.
  • Phone Apps (both paid and free) make Rob’s daily learning and regular tasks easier.
    • The YouVersion Bible App and Audible offer audio features to listen on the go.

Law Of Exposure: Continuous Learning Makes All The Difference

Being a continuous learner is of the utmost importance. Remember: Exposure, Exposure, Exposure creates Belief. Then, the actions you take in response to those beliefs enhance your life.

To read about the rest of his story, buy the book “Addicted to Life” today at https://www.robrowsell.com/addicted-life-book.

Join Our Financial And Investing Community

Do you own multi-family properties? If not, do you aspire to one day? Then you should consider joining our online discussion group, the ATL Inner Circle Community! Each month, Rob Rowsell will teach you what you must do in order to build wealth in the real estate business. It’s not as easy as it looks! Property taxes, liens, and legal fees can all be hard to navigate, so having a successful guide in your corner like Rob is a must! Sign up today!

 

12
Feb, 2020

Addicted to Life Chapter 6 Review: “You Won’t Always Feel Like You’re Winning!”

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"Addicted to Life" Chapter 6 Review - You Won’t Always Feel Like You’re Winning!

In this fresh webinar, Rob reviews Addicted To Life! Chapter 6. The theme of this chapter is “You Won’t Always Feel Like You’re Winning!” In any worthwhile endeavor, you put the work in and you wait for the results. It won’t always seem like you’re making progress! The key is riding out the storm and knowing the wins are coming.

Winning doesn't happen overnight. Sometimes there are losses mixed in with your wins!Don’t Feel Like You’re Winning? Just Keep Pressing On!

Rob tells the story of finalizing his very first auto repair shop purchase. After Rob’s initial progress of getting off of drugs and moving up the ranks in an auto repair shop, he came to a crossroads.

His dad encouraged him to move to California and start his first business. It wasn’t easy for Rob to tell his boss Richard Broadwater. After all, Richard had mentored him for years, and even bought him his first set of teeth! Richard expected this talk since Rob had followed his teachings so closely. He gave him his blessing.

It wasn’t all wins from there. Rob and Claudia loaded up the moving van for San Diego, without selling their house. They did this to avoid a prepayment fee. Suddenly, the seller had changed some of the terms of sale. After hours of tense negotiations, the Rowsells reached an agreement. However, there was more conflict to come in this story.

Spouses Working Together

Soon, Rob and Claudia started butting heads. Even these two lovebirds needed a break from each other when forced to work 10-12 hour days together in close quarters. This new business venture put some major stress on them, and brought to light unresolved issues.

Their pastor recommended church-sponsored counseling, which they agreed to. Rob especially didn’t feel like he was winning in these early sessions. Nobody is comfortable sharing their darkest marital conflicts with a stranger. However, they pressed on, and it literally saved their marriage.

They continued the daily process of strengthening their commitment through marriage retreats, books,  and group Bible studies. Perhaps most important of all, God placed a married couple in the Rowsells’ lives that prepared them for their next steps.

Four Seasons Of Life

He then discusses the concept of Four Seasons of Life: Winter, Summer, Spring, and the harvest in Autumn. These seasons apply to all areas of life, from our relationships to our money situations.

Some Winter seasons can last longer than we’d prefer, especially if we caused them. These periods of pain and uncertainty are inevitable, but they won’t last forever! Spring is coming to renew our circumstances and outlook.

Often, Spring starts slowly, but these seasons are your chance to begin anew and plant seeds for your future. Make that hay while the sun is shining! God will bring the increase if you put the work into the important areas of your life.

When Summer comes and things slow down, appreciate it. Rest, relax, and spend time with your loved ones.

You can’t reap the rewards of the harvest if you don’t plan the seeds, water them, and wait. The harvest will come in the fall if we plant the seeds in the Spring, and keep working toward it. Don’t apologize for the fruits of your harvest. You should instead humbly thank God for them!

A Winning Conclusion

You won’t always feel like you’re winning when you’re winning. You will experience your fair share of pain and victory in your life’s journey.

Want to read the rest of Rob’s remarkable life story? Then buy the book Addicted to Life today.

Join Our Community

Do you own multi-family properties? If not, do you aspire to one day? Then you should consider joining our online discussion group, the ATL Inner Circle Community! Each month, Rob Rowsell will teach you what you must do in order to build wealth in the real estate business. It’s not as easy as it looks! Property taxes, liens, and legal fees can all be hard to navigate, so having a successful guide in your corner like Rob is a must! Sign up today!

30
Jan, 2020

Addicted to Life Chapter 5 Review: “You Must Be Open to the Unexpected!”

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"Addicted to Life" Chapter 5 Review - You Must Be Open to the Unexpected!

Fresh knowledge incoming! In this Addicted To Life! chapter review webinar, Rob talks about being open to the unexpected. This was a key component in his success journey, as he outlined in Chapter 5.

Unexpected giftsWhat Does “Being Open To The Unexpected” Mean?

After a quick review of the main ideas of Chapters 1 – 8, Rob unpacks the concept of Chapter 5, “Be Open To The Unexpected”. He has found that the biggest opportunities are often the least expected ones, and come from seemingly unlikely sources. How can we apply this principle to our lives as we rise above our current stations?

Don’t waste your gifts and your talents, just to stay where you are in life.

Rob looks back at the point where he was clean and sober, and probation was in his rear view. What if he had decided that was good enough? Maybe in an alternate universe, he decided that improving his situation further wasn’t worth the extra effort? Thank God he didn’t make that choice! Think of how many people Rob has impacted because he recognized The Lord had much more in store for him!

At that point, Rob was comfortable. He did not expect it when his dad told him that he needed to move to California and open his  first business. This unexpected opportunity started a long journey of continual self improvement. 

Want to read the rest of Rob’s remarkable life story? Then buy the book Addicted to Life today.

8
Jan, 2020

Addicted to Life Chapter 4 Review: “You Have to Prepare NOW for What’s Coming!”

"Addicted to Life" Chapter 4 Review - You Have to Prepare NOW for What’s Coming!
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"Addicted to Life" Chapter 4 Review - You Have to Prepare NOW for What’s Coming!

The theme of Addicted To Life! Chapter 4 is “You Have To Prepare Now For What’s Coming!” Rob expands on this concept by explaining how it played out in his story.

Prepare for what's next before you climb the mountain.Prepare NOW Or You Will Regret It Later!

After a quick recap of the first three chapters, Rob reminds us that the difference between where you are right now and where you’ll be in five years will be the books you read, media you consume, classes you attend, and people you meet. What are you surrounding yourself with today, and how would you like your life to look in five years? You must step out in faith in order to reach that goal, which Rob calls your Ideal Scene. Before you can take advantage of the right opportunity, you must prepare now.

Next, Rob talks about advantages. Rob has had many opportunities over the years. Very few of them were easy choices, since there was inherent risk involved. Rob had to examine the advantages he had built for himself in the marketplace to determine if those opportunities were the right choices for him, business wise. Ask yourself, “What am I doing to set myself apart in the marketplace?” and you’ll know if you are prepared.

Opportunities Rob Took Advantage Of Over The Years

One such opportunity was Rob ordering Carleton Sheets’ property investment course years ago. Even though Rob technically couldn’t afford the manual, he did have the advantages of motivation and work ethic to see the course through. He applied what he learned in order to lay the capstone of his real estate business. The road to success is a curved one, and you can only see so far ahead. Step out with the faith that your ideal scene is up around the bend.

Rob would not be where he is today if his old boss Richard Broadwater had not taken him under his wing. While sitting under Richard’s learning tree, Rob soaked up everything there was to know about owning an auto repair business. As his health and appearance improved, his professionalism and manners did, too. Customers started assuming that Rob, a resident of skid row just a few months earlier, was the boss! It took his self image a while to catch up to the rest of him. Prepare now for what’s to come, and everything will change in due time.

Key Questions

Here are some key questions you should ask yourself about your preparation:

  1. How’s your marriage doing?
  2. Do you think you’re a good parent?
  3. Do you have many friends?
  4. How’s your spiritual life?
  5. Do you work out?
  6. Did you go to college?
  7. How’s your financial base?

If you answered any of these questions negatively, you should ask yourself one more question:

What are you doing about that?

Remember: it’s easy to prepare, but it’s also easy not to! Luck is when preparation meets opportunity. Prepare to become who you need to be when presented with your Ideal Scene.

Want to read the rest of Rob’s remarkable life story? Buy the book Addicted to Life today.

13
Dec, 2019

Addicted to Life Chapter 3 Review: “Create a Wave of Momentum”

"Addicted to Life" Chapter 3 Review - Create a Wave of Momentum
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"Addicted to Life" Chapter 3 Review - Create a Wave of Momentum

Rob Rowsell tells his remarkable life story in his book Addicted To Life! In this review of Chapter 3, Rob talks about how the world rewards action. Furthermore, he explains the chapter’s theme, how stacked actions create the wave of momentum that carries you to ultimate success.

Create a Wave of momentum and change your life for good!What Does A Wave Of Momentum Look Like?

Want to create a wave of momentum that takes you on to the next step, and then the next step? You’ve got to commit to being an action taker!

Spiritual and Physical Health

Even after Rob kicked drugs, lost weight, and got his career on track through a series of stacked actions, one thing was still missing. God was calling him into a deeper relationship. Rob started with studying the book The Purpose Driven Life, and then gradually became more deeply active in his local church. Only through pursuing the God who was pursuing him all along did Rob truly move on from his former life. Rob’s spiritual health – his walk with Jesus Christ – is the cement that holds everything together.

Rob also detailed his weight loss journey. Over six months, he shed 70 lbs by transforming his thinking and habits. Truthfully, Rob sometimes slips back into some of his old eating and inactivity traps. When that happens, he gets back on the horse and creates a new wave for his physical health.

Career Momentum: Using Your Advantages

Rob hearkens back to his days as a service writer in an auto repair shop. His wife Claudia also worked in the front of house. While this provided them a good living, they knew God had more in store for them. They leveraged their Advantages, taking as many night classes as they could on real estate and business ownership. Stacking action, the degrees and certificates started piling up. Eventually, they owned one auto repair shop, then another, until five shops filled their portfolio.

At the same time, they were flipping houses and dipping their toes into multifamily real estate investments. As they learned how to increase their Advantages in property investing, they soon realized their next phase involved selling the auto service centers and concentrating solely on their properties.

Conclusion

Remember, the biggest battle we have is the one that takes place between our ears. Being outside your comfort zone is where life begins. Take action today, and start the wave of momentum barreling through the next steps to success!

Want to read the rest of Rob’s remarkable life story? Buy the book Addicted to Life today.

Join Our Community

Do you own multi-family properties? If not, do you aspire to one day? Then you should consider joining our online discussion group, the ATL Inner Circle Community! Each month, Rob Rowsell will teach you what you must do in order to build wealth in the real estate business. It’s not as easy as it looks! Property taxes, liens, and legal fees can all be hard to navigate, so having a successful guide in your corner like Rob is a must! Sign up today!

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