4 HUGE BENEFITS THAT CAME FROM ATTENDING A BUSINESS RETREAT

Have you ever been tagged on facebook to a picture that captures such brilliant memories that it literally makes to you stop and reflect for a while?

That happened to me twice this week from my friends George and Giuseppe sharing memories from the business retreat we were on in the Italian lakes. It was exactly a year ago, the first week in September 2019. Thinking about that experience again has compelled me to share some of the amazing things that happen when you choose to invest in yourself to go on a business retreat like this.

Here’s a quick fire reflection on some of big hitting benefits:

INSPIRATION

I found that inspiration comes in many forms on a trip like this. To reference a few, it comes from the stunning location (like where we were in the Italian lakes); it comes from listening to and learning from your mentor, who’s done the thing you are pursuing; it comes from working (and socialising) with a like minded and ambitious peer group; it comes from listening to the journeys and aspirations of others in your group; it comes from giving yourself headspace away from the weeds of your day to day business.

Inspiration is a key ingredient in getting anything off the ground, especially in writing your first book, which is what many of us were there to do.

CLARITY AND ACTION STEPS

All transformation begins with awareness and that starts with seeking clarity. In most cases clarity doesn’t just pop into your head, it takes being intentional about asking questions, deep thinking and probably seeking advice or validation from your mentors and peer group. Getting to the point of clarity with the action steps to make it happen is definitely accelerated when you immerse yourself in a trip like this.

I can specifically remember sharing the concept of my book for the first time with all the group. Having that honest yet supportive feedback was exactly what I needed to get clarity so I could move forward with gusto. I shared a handful of options for the underlying investment model I had created to write about. Thanks to the group feedback I was able to quickly overcome indecision and pick out the D.I.C.E model acronym as the favourite, and that became central to the book. 

CONNECTIONS & FRIENDSHIPS

When you connect with others on a level of values and similar goals you can’t not become friends. Through work groups, meals, drinks and dancing we created wonderful rich memories and friendships that live on. 

ACCOUNTABILITY & DEADLINES

Getting things done is actually a social phenomenon. So when you share your goals with a like minded group and commit to getting it done you will amaze yourself with how productive you become. 

I recall late nights in the hotel room typing into a google doc and then reporting back progress to the group the next day. When we all got back to the UK we then used a whatsapp group to continue hitting deadlines for the next couple of months. 

Leveraging the right conditions to get the best out of yourself is crucial to making big progress.  And the cool thing is you can draw on these tools to help you progress in any area of life, and have a lot of fun doing it too.

CONCLUSION

So there are 4 big benefits of a retreat designed around a specific focus, and there are so many more. 

Without this trip, I would not have the wonderful memories and friendships, but I most likely would not have written my first book. Or at least it would have probably taken me inordinately longer. 

I chose to share what I’ve learned over the years in a book because I believe that it can play a small part in positively impacting others who strive to create more of the life they want through property. The philosophy I share in ‘Predictable Property Profits’ walks you through 4 simple steps to remove guesswork and get more certainty on your property deals.

One year down the line I’d like to say a huge thank you to Paul and everyone who was part of the Italy Retreat. 

Thanks also to all those who have purchased my book since it launched, I truly hope it’s serving you. 

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PS. I know there will be many who have bought my book but not yet accessed the vault of online companion resources that help you get the most out of the book – be sure to get as much value from that as you can here’s a reminder of what’s in there