S5E41: The Speed Impediment: Reducing Drag in Life with Nick McLean

The Mentee Podcast

Speeding up the results is always a tempting offer. However, speed often creates drag in our lives. The more we rush things, the more we drag the process down.

This is a simple principle of aerodynamics. So in this episode of The Mentee Podcast, I invited Nick McLean, a real estate broker and trained airline pilot, to talk about this. He shares the importance of slowing down, committing to your routine, and trusting the process. Reduce drag in your life and reach your life’s maximum potential.

Does this sound like something you need to learn? Tune in to this episode, and start getting rid of the drag impeding your life!

Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:

• Stick to your routine.
• Eliminate the drag in life.
• Do not be ashamed of what you do.
• Push on despite impediments.

Episode Highlights:

[03:24] Nick’s Writing Regimen

For Nick, writing his thoughts is an essential routine. Every day, he writes about his learnings and ideas, whether it’s about real estate, aerodynamics, or life. Then, he shares them through blogs, social media, and emails. It’s a productive routine, but it takes determination and some contingencies to stick to it.

[15:15] How to Eliminate the Drags in Life

People always like to speed up the process. However, the principle of aerodynamics teaches this: speed creates drag. Speed is oftentimes not sustainable, and this applies to many different pursuits in life. Writing improves with practice over time. Real estate investments take time to compound. Trust the process and slow down.

[28:15] Transitioning to Real Estate

Getting into real estate was not a quick decision for Nick. There was a lot of back-and-forths – a lot of drag. He did not want to acknowledge the salesperson in him, and a lot of people don’t. But once he did, he was able to eliminate a lot of drag from his life. There’s no shame in acknowledging what you do.

[36:12] Pushing On Despite Impediments

During the market recession in 2012, many real estate agents quit. However, those who remained and persisted were able to benefit eventually from the lesser competition. When you push on despite the impediments, the benefits compound over time.

Notable quotes from the Episode:

[16:10] “As you’re creating speed, you’re also creating drag.”

[27:36] “Leaders are really good at pointing out problems and telling people they did it wrong. They need to be better at finding how to make it easier for them.”

[41:13] “Survival equals growth in the midst of a recession.”

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Wyatt Graves: LinkedIn | Website

The Mentee Podcast: Website | Apple | Spotify

Connect with Nick McLean: Website | Facebook | Email

The Psychology of Money by Morgan House