John McMonigle - 40 Days of Farming: Unlock the Secret to Real Estate Success and Personal Fulfillment

Praise for 40 Days of Farming

As a renowned leader and innovator in real estate, John McMonigle continuously strives to reinvent and reimagine the industry. With 40 Days of Farming, he gives readers the everyday tools they need to launch a successful career based upon his proven system of geographic farming, as well as the countercultural values of love, faith, and hope.

Tony Robbins, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Unshakable: Your Guide to Financial Freedom and Money: Master the Game

John McMonigle has proven time and time again that he possesses the elite knowledge and wisdom necessary to be profoundly successful in the real estate industry. His dedication to pushing the envelope when it comes to proprietary technology and marketing strategies has enabled him to become one of the most influential and successful real estate experts in the world today. With 40 Days of Farming, John has created a simple, yet disciplined path to attaining both real estate and personal success for new and experienced real estate agents around the globe.

Tom Ferry, #1 ranked Real Estate Educator by Swanepoel Power 200 and bestselling author of Life! By Design and Mindset, Model and Marketing!

In 40 Days of Farming, John McMonigle unveils the secret to his success through the art of geographic farming and dedication to his faith. This workbook lays out exactly what needs to be done to realize financial and spiritual success as a real estate agent, and empowers readers to take control of their future. 40 Days of Farming provides agents with a business and life plan, allowing them to progress and lay the foundation for success in 40 days.

David Cabot, Former President and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

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To my earthly father, who loved and supported me like none other.

To my mother, who has been a strong spiritual influence in my life to this day.

To my brother in Christ, Scott MacDonald, cofounder of Agentinc.

To my first boss, Tom Woolever, who taught me how to laugh so hard my sides would split in the 130-degree heat of an Oklahoma hayfield, and that cold water tastes good even with a little dirt and bugs mixed in when youre thirsty enough.

CONTENTS

L ove. Faith. Hope. These three words are the basis of the journey you are about to embark upon. 40 Days of Farming is a countercultural program designed to give you the spiritual, physical, mental, emotional, relational, financial, and vocational health necessary to succeed in todays real estate industry.

But before we get started, its important to understand that change doesnt come all at once. Many of us realize that there is always room for improvement in our lives both professionally and spiritually. As a result, we look for a painless cure that can get the job done easily. Many of you have probably read a few self-help books and tried to change or enhance your life, only to find yourself reverting back to the way you were before in just a few short months. Thats because most self-help books are designed to tell you what to dobut they dont give you the power to accomplish what you are setting out to do. So where do you get the power to achieve your goals? The answer is simpleGod. God gives you the power to transform your life and become the successful person He wants you to be.

As Christians, we live in a world that is broken. We live in a world where insurrections, wars, disease, politics, racism, and polarization exist in every country, in every townand in every industry. But with our countercultural Christian beliefs of peace, love, acceptance, and goodwill, we can be instruments used by God to transform the world, ourselves, and our careers in a tremendously positive and influential way. Galatians 5:2223 says it best: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law (NIV).

Corrie ten Boom, a venerated member of the Dutch resistance, once said, If you look at the world, youll be distressed. If you look within, youll be depressed. If you look at God youll be at rest. 40 Days of Farming applies Scripture to your career and includes a life plan handed down by God, along with a proven business plan culled from my decades of experience and success in the real estate industry.

It has been said that it takes 40 days to transform your world and create a better one. The proof? Look to Scripture. David conquers Goliath after 40 days of unending war against all odds. Noah builds a new world after 40 straight days and nights of rain and flood. It took Moses 40 days to receive the Ten Commandments, transforming the entire moral fabric of society. Jesus Christ spent 40 days in the Judean Desert, battling temptation, rejecting evil, and ultimately saving the world from a tumultuous future.

Over my years as a real estate agent, Ive been able to hone specific talents and methods that have helped me achieve success. 40 Days of Farming teaches the intricate techniques and processes associated with geographic farminga proven system of generating productivity based on love and community stewardship. As a real estate agent, you are in the business of transforming lives and guiding others through one of the biggest decisions and transactions of their lives. Your choice to pursue a career in real estate is by definition a selfless act, and your commitment to your craft and becoming successful at it can only help the lives of those you devote your service and time to.