Published Oct 2, 2015

Josh Altman on How to Lose It All and Get It All Back - with Lewis Howes

Josh Altman shares his journey of resilience and recovery in the high-stakes real estate world, revealing how he balances fame with personal life, builds confidence through expertise and mentorship, and rekindles his career after financial setbacks.
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  • Confidence

    shares how his confidence in real estate stems from deep expertise and relentless hard work. He emphasizes the importance of knowing one's product thoroughly, as this knowledge forms the foundation of confidence and sales success 1. Altman describes his journey from humble beginnings to becoming an expert in Los Angeles real estate, attributing his confidence to his extensive experience and dedication 1.

    I am very confident because I'm very good at what I do because I'm an expert and I work very hard.

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    He also highlights the significance of maintaining humility and grace in business interactions, ensuring that confidence does not turn into arrogance 2.

       

    Mentorship

    Mentorship plays a crucial role in 's success, providing guidance and support throughout his career. He recounts how attaching himself to a mentor early on helped him navigate the real estate industry and build his confidence 3. Altman stresses the importance of surrounding oneself with a supportive team, which he refers to as his "dream team," to achieve success in any business 4.

    Attach yourself to a mentor. Learn from them. Look, there's going to be good times and bad times in any business, and you're going to make mistakes in business.

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    By learning from experienced individuals and forming a reliable network, Altman believes one can effectively overcome challenges and thrive in their field 4.

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