Now this may seem to be a silly topic but I urge you to read on.  You see, as children, we are read many stories.  This not only helps us to learn how to read, but it also helps us learn.  It is a great way to help build your creative side of the brain and it can also inspire us to grow as people.

I try to read stories about successful business owners each week.  Not only does this keep me motivated, but I usually learn something from the story.  Whether it is a different way to look at a problem, or a new way to make money in my business, it is definitely worth my time.

This week I decided to read about successful people in the real estate industry.  I had many options to choose from with some of the more famous people being Donald Trump and Robert Kiyosaki.  I decided to go away from the more popular people and find some lesser known gems.

I came across a story about Ian Slot from Seeff Properties.  Originally a lawyer, he became frustrated with the legal system and decided to turn to property instead.  He founded a financing company called Seeff Homeloans in 2000.  He prides himself that his company is able to help people invest in real estate - putting the customer first has paid off for his business immensely.

Another good success story comes from one of the largest independent real estate companies in South Africa.  Pam Golding started out her real estate career while she was a housewife and now her company has grown to over 250 offices and 2000 staff. 

I find that I like to learn about the beginning and read about the journey of successful people as it helps me stay motivated and gives me some reassurance that I am not the only one that has had challenges while building a business.  So, next time you are feeling a little down, or need some inspiration, read the success story of a successful person - you might just get inspired.