the never-give-up roadmap to massive success

PART II Fine Tune

Whenever you get behind the wheel of your car, whether it’s a used ten-year-old clunker or a brand new supercar, you have a set destination—a place where you want to go for a moment, for a vacation, for a fresh start in life. You can drive almost anywhere. In life, we usually have several future destinations in mind. And, just as we drive different routes to get where we need to go, typically in nicer and newer vehicles as we mature, we also follow many routes in life, some that lead to dead ends and others that lead to success.

Throughout this book you will read about the many routes I have taken and I will offer you several suggestions to keep you motivated as you travel through your own journey. Hopefully, the upcoming pages will put you “on the road” to success in both business and in life. So, metaphorically speaking, consider this book your car keys.

For those who don’t know me or don’t know me very well, I am Manny Khoshbin, a successful commercial real estate investor and a supercar collector who firmly believes that if you work hard, stay dedicated, and have the drive to follow your dreams, you can succeed and do great things in life.

I did not attend a fancy college, or any college for that matter, nor was I born into riches—not by a long shot—yet, here I am writing my second book. My first book, Manny Khoshbin’s Contrarian Playbook (GeniusWork Publishing, 2011), was so titled because I am a contrarian, which means I go against the grain. The book was all about how I made a living in commercial real estate and how you could, too.

This book, however, comes in response to so many people who have seen me on social media, along with photos of my car collection, and wanted to know more about me and how I created my own path to success—perhaps in the hopes of finding inspiration for their own journey to a better life. In the first few chapters, I tell my story of coming to the United States and trying my hardest to survive and succeed. In fact, as a car lover, I see the many challenges associated with driving long distances and the long journey on the road to success. I was always working hard, trying one direction, then another, and another, and another with plenty of road blocks, detours, and disasters along the way. My journey also took me from my family’s beat up old Datsun to my first car, a Honda, to a Ferrari, and on to some incredible supercars. Whether you visualize your success in buying cars, new clothes, larger homes as your family grows, season tickets to your favorite sporting events, traveling the globe, or just being able to afford nicer things for your family, you can make great strides by being motivated and convinced that better things lie ahead. So, you must keep driving forward.

I began dreaming of massive success early on in life and developed a never-give-up attitude, which is what I want you to come away with—to believe that if you continue trying, you will succeed.

In addition to my story, I also talk about staying strong both mentally and physically—staying in shape and powering up on knowledge, and never forgetting where you come from because your roots and your journey are so important. The more difficult the journey, the stronger you become. While you may not make $100 million, you can certainly reach a level of success that makes you feel good about what you do and who you are as a person. That personal, mental, and emotional strength are all factors that will keep you moving forward in that journey.

Along with motivation, I offer some advice for how to balance your life between work, family, hobbies, and the brand you build—no matter what business you are in. For example, achieving that balance calls for some practicality, especially when it comes to preserving your money—after all, what’s the point of making a great deal of money if you can’t have time to enjoy it? We’ll also talk about some of the practical aspects of your journey such as how to brand yourself and build your team, since nobody succeeds entirely on their own.

I also talk about something near and dear to my heart—giving back to those less fortunate than you. This doesn’t have to be money (it can be volunteering your time), but it is a great source of pride and kindness to help others and a way to build a lasting legacy.

I want you to get to know me, but more importantly, to feel motivated and ready to adopt a never-quit, never-give-up attitude. This book is for all the dreamers, the high achievers, and those who need a little motivation in life. Your journey won’t be easy, but you need to get behind the wheel, start your engine, and drive.