On this episode, Jake and Gino are with Jason Medley. Jason is the Founder and the Chief Connector at The Collective Genius, a mastermind for high volume REIs with >50 transaction per year. They teach how to hire your “A” team, scale your profitability, build wealth and give back, all through Real Estate Investing. Jason talks about long-termism and rules that have helped him navigate the tough times throughout his life. He shares with us how he started as a mortgage broker and then ended up in short-selling and flipping. Jason has learned that we cannot predict the future, but we can prepare for it, and to do this you must have a long-term mindset! Jason has over 21 years of experience in real estate and finance. He has partnered over 2,600 multi-family doors with Collective Genius members. and funded over 1,500 loans. To learn more about him and Collective Genius, click here: https://thecollectivegenius.com Key Insights:  00:00 Introduction  02:56 Starting out in RE as a mortgage broker 21 years ago  04:24 Short-selling and flipping properties 07:40 Multifamily investment plans for the future, how he planned to scale  11:50 Making money is a skillset, but keeping it is a discipline that requires MINDSET 14:43 Reliable and systemizable income is the goal instead of passive investing  17:40 Lack of focus will make talented and driven people fall down  20:54 Sacrificing the short-term for the long-term in business and real estate investing 27:50 How do values shape a company?  34:27 With blessing comes responsibility  38:15 Why you should avoid comparison traps  40:45 Wrap-up   To know more about 100 Year long-term personal financial engineering and options for building legacy wealth, connect with our Team: www.100Year.com Bonus resources: DOWNLOAD our Dual Asset Strategy ebook and learn how YOU can leverage cash value life insurance and become your own source of financing: https://100yearrei.com/ebook-download/  SCHEDULE A CALL WITH US: https://100yearrei.com/callnow/  About The 100 Year Real Estate Investor The Whole Life Insurance Policies offered by the 100 Year Real Estate Investor are specially-designed. This means they work harder toward achieving your financial objectives, no matter what they may be. Check out this blog for 7 facts about our specially-designed strategies that may not be true about typical whole life policies: https://100yearrei.com/7-facts-about-...  #legacywealth #lifeinsurance #financialplanning #personalfinancialengineering #generationalwealth #longtermmindset #longtermism #moneymindset #wealthbuilding The contents of this video are for informational and educational purposes only. They should not be considered investment, financial, legal or tax advice. Jake and Gino are not licensed in the insurance or securities industries and is not in the business of selling, soliciting or negotiating the sale of any insurance contract, security or other investment vehicle.