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Every holiday season, people start reflecting. What worked this year? What didn’t? What should you double down on in 2026?
If you’re in Calgary (or anywhere in Alberta), it’s easy to get obsessed with the classic money moves: real estate, stocks, crypto, businesses, “the next big thing.” I get it—my world lives around deals, market shifts, and opportunity.
But the best investment I’ve ever made wasn’t a house, a stock, or a business deal.
It was people.
If you want the full breakdown in video form, watch it here: The Best Investment I’ve Ever Made
Why this matters (especially in real estate)
Real estate is a relationship business—whether you’re buying your first home, investing in rental properties, or looking at commercial opportunities. The biggest wins often don’t come from “luck.”
They come from:
A conversation that turns into an opportunity
Someone sharing a deal before it hits the open market
A mentor saving you from an expensive mistake
A referral that becomes a long-term client relationship
That’s why the quote “your network is your net worth” isn’t just motivation. It’s strategy.
If you’re building your future in Calgary, your relationships can compound the same way assets do—sometimes faster.
What “investing in people” actually means
This isn’t about using people. It’s about building real value-based relationships.
Here’s what investing in people looks like in real life:
1) Mentors who compress time
A good mentor can save you years of trial-and-error. You don’t need to be “important” to earn mentorship—you need to be serious, coachable, and consistent.
2) A circle that raises your standards
Your environment is either pulling you up or dragging you down. The people around you influence your habits, your confidence, and your expectations of what’s normal.
3) Relationships that create opportunities
In business and in real estate, opportunities often come through people first—not search results, not ads, not random luck.
“How do I invest in people if I don’t have money?”
This is the part most people misunderstand.
You don’t need money to bring value.
You need:
Reliability (do what you say you’ll do)
Effort (follow through, show up prepared)
Useful energy (help, connect, share ideas, offer support)
Consistency (relationships compound through repetition)
If you want a simple rule:
Don’t ask “What can I get?”
Ask “How can I be useful?”
The holiday-season advantage
The holiday season is the best time to reset your approach because people are naturally more reflective, open, and grateful.
This week, instead of only planning “financial goals,” plan relationship goals:
Who do you need to learn from in 2026?
Who do you need to reconnect with?
Who do you need to stop spending time around?
Who do you want in your circle one year from now?
A simple 7-day challenge (do this before the year ends)
Over the next 7 days, message 5 people who could change your next 5 years.
Use one of these scripts:
Script A (reconnect):
“Hey — holiday season got me reflecting. Just wanted to say I appreciate you and I hope you’re doing well. Would love to catch up soon.”
Script B (mentor ask, clean + respectful):
“I’ve followed what you’re doing and I respect it. If you’re open to it, I’d love to ask you a few questions and learn from your experience. No pressure either way.”
Script C (value-first):
“I came across something that made me think of you. If it helps, happy to share / help however I can.”
Do that consistently, and you’ll be shocked at what opens up over time.
Watch the video (the full story + examples)
If you want the full explanation and the mindset shift behind it, watch here: The Best Investment I’ve Ever Made
Want to connect (real estate, investing, or business in Calgary)?
If you want to talk real estate in Calgary—first home, investing, or commercial—start here: CalgaryListingHub.ca
For business and real estate conversations: Work with me
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