Dear Dave,

I’m 31, single, and I have two college degrees. I have no money to speak of, having just come through a rough patch of unemployment, but I recently landed a job that will pay me $20,000 to start. There’s the added possibility of an increase to $40,000 in the first year. I’m thinking about buying a house, but I’ve also got $50,000 in student loan debt. The good news is that I have no other debt. What are your thoughts on buying a home in this situation?
Trevor

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By John C. Maxwell

From a high level, we have already looked at how systems benefit our leadership. I'd like to go a little deeper by sharing specific systems that have aided me on my leadership journey. I trust the following tips will help guide your thinking as you build systems into your regular routine.

1) Systems Decrease Life's Chaos

In the accelerated pace of the modern world, information bombards us from every angle. The best systems improve our productivity by cutting clutter and keeping us focused. Here are four suggestions to combat life's chaos:

By Dr. John C. Maxwell It’s hard to achieve anything consequential without a written plan. However, putting a plan on paper isn’t enough. Regardless of how thorough, concrete, or ingenious a plan may be, it won’t happen unless additional ingredients are injected into the planning process. In my experience, I’ve observed seven principles that are absolutely critical to successful planning. 1) The Principle of Passion When we’re passionless, we procrastinate on the plan or burnout trying to execute it. With passion, we approach our plans with excitement and a sense of urgency. Passion gives planning energy.