20. How much time have I devoted to unprofitable effort, which I might have used to better advantage?
I would say I have spent about 50% more of my available time towards wasted time then I would like. It’s not a matter of not having enough time to get things done. It’s a matter of using the time I available more efficiently.

21. How may I re-budget my time, and change my habits so I will be more efficient in the upcoming year?
I think the best thing I can do is start work immediately. I shouldn’t put something off till tomorrow that I should have done last week. When I get home from work I will start immediately on this 2nd job and work faithfully at it until my tasks are complete. Then I can kick back a bit. As a perk I notice my relaxation time is for more enjoyable when I don’t have tasks hanging over my head.\

22. Have I been guilty of and conduct that was not approved my conscience?
No, I haven’t done anything like that this year. I certainly would know because it would hang over my head for awhile.

23. In what way have I rendered more service and better service then I was paid?
I have many tasks at work that I complete at a competency level above mine. In that regards I have done more then I was paid, but my compensation is just at work for the time being. I have far to much time that hasn’t been used to the best of my employer. I feel I need to work harder for my company and allow now level to slack off. If I do, it will only transfer to my personal business. That would be a tragedy.

24. Have I been unfair to anyone, if so, in what way?
No. I try to treat everyone the way I feel I should be treated. You have to give respect before you can earn it.

25. If I would have been the purchaser of my own services this year, would I have satisfied with my services?
Yes and no. At work, yes. Even though I haven’t been up to my standards, I am usually better then the average worker. In the rentals, no. That’s part of the reason I fired myself. I wasn’t a very good property manager. I didn’t have the time to manage the properties to my liking. My current property manager fills the role very nicely.

26. Am I in the right vocation, and if not, why not?
At work, I am not. It doesn’t stimulate my brain the way I want. I do not feel the same level of accomplishment I do working for myself. In Real Estate, still no. My current level of real estate investing is not where I want to be. When I can pay cash for a building, fix it to how I like and rent it out, that will be where I want to be. I wish to improve neighborhoods in my own little way. I absolutely love taking eyesore homes and making them into gems. I can walk away from a project like that with my head held high.

27. Has the purchaser of my services been satisfied?
Yes, I think so. I have good reviews at work and my tenants seem pleased so far.

28. What is my present rating on the fundamental principles of success?
I would say I am in the very early stages of this mindset. I’m just learning how to walk. I am crawling now, but watch the places I can go when I learn to walk. It’s happening as we speak. My mindset has changed in the last few years and I have a much better understanding on success in life then I ever had. Now it’s just a matter of making it happen.