What if the difference between burnout and momentum is a single word: invest? We take a hard look at time as capital—168 hours a week that must earn returns in income, learning, health, and family presence—and share how that mindset changes the way we work deals, parent, and grow spiritually.
Our conversation moves from values to velocity. We lay out a practical model for a young parent balancing career growth, Torah study, and showing up at home, starting with a year-long direction and weekly levers that actually move it. Early mornings become a force multiplier, trading late-night drift for quiet, focused hours that compound. On the work side, we unpack qualifying deals with ruthless clarity: build a living spreadsheet, pursue only what has a real next step, and keep pushing the tortoise way. Busy is a trap; closings pay. You’ll hear why a property management start builds real estate instincts, how leasing teaches value, and how sales teaches nerve.
Then we get blunt about money and trust. If they said it, they can sign it. Commissions at the table are only safe when the terms are written, and the professionals who define their fee and scope upfront earn respect—and checks. We share the near-miss closing story, the lesson that most people want to get paid more than they want you paid, and the rare joy of partners who say “protect yourself.” Along the way, we draw a line from radical honesty in marriage to radical clarity in business: truth sets you free to be fully present when it counts.
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Nov 21 202538 mins