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You're a loser if you play this game
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Would you play a game where you have 99% chances of losing? Before you answer, listen. Or read… sometimes I forget that this is an email… Well… read or listen. It’s impossible to make an adult to change their mind. Impossible, at least in one conversation, demonstration or else. In fact, the more you try, the more convince that “adult” is on their position. It’s that simple. And if not impossible, let’s say that this won’t happen 99% of the time. Well… People are still playing that game. Over and over. Over and over. Every single day. No wonder why they could be called losers. Still, people argue. People get angry with one another. People lose their friendships. What a waste. And very importantly remember this. Remember it very well. Repeat it every day. People prefer to be right than knowing the truth. I do my things. I let others argue, enter into arguments… I just go with MY flow. I do small investments, some other quite big. Since I don’t argue, I live happier and wealthier, and I go faster. A lot of this is expressed in my philosophy about how approach real estate. If you want to know more… here you can get some clarity. ​Is this piece of real estate a good investment​ PD 1: If you liked this email, don't keep it in secret and forward it to a friend. They will thank you enormously one day. PD 2: If somebody has sent you this email and you want to receive emails like this yourself, visit vicentevalencia.com PD 3: If you want unsubscribe, click the link below. |
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