Millet documents the relatable highs and lows of this endeavor, frankly admitting to feeling “wet behind the ears” while doing his best to sound professional. Getting his wife on board, raising capital, walking away from an early prospective deal during the due diligence period, and experiencing interest rate hikes during another purchase were all hurdles. Persistence, even after hitting what marathon runners call the “Wall,” proved essential, as did Millet’s faith and conviction that he is “worthy of success.” Millet goes into detail about the personal changes he made to get into the right mindset for this career change, while sharing advice about finding deals, pitching (“it’s important to understand what your counterpart is feeling”), and addressing the fears of loved ones and stakeholders.
Rather than a step-by-step guide to starting up in real estate, Millet offers readers a quick-paced, well-edited memoir of a young businessman navigating the hard work and everyday challenges of striking out in a new field. “You need to know what you don’t know and then strive to learn it,” Millet writes, his tone taking on the inspiring tenor of a coach who still finds the lessons fresh. The result is an inspirational tale about trusting a higher power and daring to work for one’s dreams, a motivational example of how working on yourself leads to rewards in other parts of life, a call not to be stymied by setbacks, and a reminder to fear “regret much more than failure.”
Takeaway: An entrepreneur's frank account of growing a real estate business.
Comparable Titles: Alan Corey’s A Million Bucks by 30, Jonathan Clements’s My Money Journey.
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Captivating and Motivating!
“For Such A Time As This” is a must read for anyone interested in real estate. Even if you’re looking for motivation to make a change—be it a career change, personal improvement or otherwise, this book by Randy can help to ignite the fire and give you the inspiration and the boost you need to be successful.
Felt as if I was living the author’s journey along with him. The roller coaster of emotions was intense and I felt myself rooting for him throughout. There’s no doubt he’ll be tremendously successful, and the book has helped me put my personal path in the proper perspective.
Jeff O
An inspirational encouragement to keep going!
This is the story of how a dream began and the steps that it took to make it a reality. The author shares from the heart struggles, setbacks, distractions, and his determination that carried him through. Stories like this are why people start in the business, but very few succeed. This is encouraging me to get going!
Grace Horton
