Why do some people achieve incredible success while most others struggle? Why do some reach their goals while others give up within days of setting them? Why do some people make WAY more money at work while others are stuck in the mailroom for 40 years? Those topics, among many others, are the focus of today’s episode of The BiggerPockets Podcast, where we sit down with Eric Barker, author of the WSJ bestseller Barking Up the Wrong Tree: The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Success Is (Mostly) WrongW. Eric spends his life exploring the science and psychology behind what actually makes an individual successful, and today we explore those often-surprising truths as they relate to real estate, business, and all areas of life!

In This Episode We Cover:

Eric’s background
What you should know about his book
How to align yourself with what you’re good at
The issue of grit
The “3 Ps” (personal, permanent, and pervasive)
The secret to forming habits
How to create external accountability
A discussion on systems vs. goals
What you should know about introverts vs. extroverts
How financial success can serve as a great defense
Tips for not taking the day for granted
How to become a super connector
What makes somebody successful at work
What “work-life balance” truly means
The 4 metrics of success
And SO much more!

Links from the Show

Books Mentioned in this Show

Tweetable Topics:

“The single most motivating thing is the feeling of progress.” (Tweet This!)
“The importance of the habit is consistency.” (Tweet This!)
“In the end, it’s generally better to set up systems as opposed to goals.” (Tweet This!)
“There is no fear with boredom.” (Tweet This!)

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256: The Surprising (Scientific) Truth Behind What Makes You Successful with Eric Barker