Focus on What You Can Control: Why Smart Investors Don’t Fear the Market
- Brittney Batson
- Apr 21
- 2 min read
Total Wealth Academy
In a world flooded with headlines about rising interest rates, inflation, global tariffs, and economic uncertainty, it’s easy to feel powerless. But if we want to succeed—especially in real estate investing—there’s one timeless principle we need to anchor ourselves to:
Focus on your Circle of Influence, not your Circle of Concern.
This idea, first made popular by Stephen Covey in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, teaches that successful individuals don’t waste energy on things they can’t control. Instead, they double down on what they can influence—and watch that influence grow over time.
At Total Wealth Academy, we believe the same is true for building financial freedom. You can’t control the stock market. You can’t control interest rate hikes. And you certainly can’t control global tariffs.
But you can control:
Your education.
The assets you buy.
The passive income streams you build.
The investment strategies you choose.
Single-family real estate is one of the few vehicles where you can profit in both up and down markets. In a strong market, you benefit from appreciation and increased equity. In a downturn, demand for rentals often increases—boosting your cash flow potential. That’s why proactive investors aren’t shaken by market noise; they’re too busy making smart moves.
Unfortunately, many aspiring investors fall into the trap of constantly worrying about external threats. The problem? Obsessing over your Circle of Concern shrinks your ability to act. It paralyzes you. It robs you of opportunities hiding in plain sight.
Instead of reacting to the news, take control of your future.
Start by:
Attending real estate investing workshops.
Surrounding yourself with a community of experienced investors.
Learning creative financing and cash-flow strategies.
Starting small and growing your single-family portfolio over time.
At Total Wealth Academy, our mission is simple: help you build a second stream of income that’s consistent, scalable, and rooted in actionable knowledge, not fear.
So ask yourself—are you spending your time in the Circle of Concern or the Circle of Influence?
Because the market will always change. But your ability to take control of your financial future? That’s entirely up to you.
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