The Real Estate Deal My Son Laughed At

A Powerful Lesson About Opportunities Hidden In Plain Sight

How many times have looked at something and immediately thought, “This is worthless,” only to have someone else see a goldmine?

That’s exactly what happened when I took my young son to see my latest real estate acquisition.

His reaction? “What piece of JUNK did you buy, dad? Why waste your money on this?”

I couldn’t help but laugh.

In that moment, I saw a perfect teaching opportunity — not just about real estate, but about life itself.

How is it possible that my son and I were looking at exactly the same property. Same walls, same roof, same “ruins” as he called them. Yet what he saw as a complete waste of money, while I saw as a golden opportunity?

I wonder how many incredible opportunities I have simply missed because I was stuck in my own limited perspective!

It’s incredible how our reality isn’t just about what’s in front of us — but about how we process what we see.

Think about it:

• When someone gives feedback: One person can hear constructive advice while another can feel personally attacked
• When spending time on a project: One person sees investment while another sees waste of time.
• When facing a challenge: One person can see a dead end, while another sees an…