Josh Foster is an advisory manager working in the DC metro area and even though he's in the early phases of his career, he is poised to do great things in the coming years. This is reinforced by his consistency and application of formative advice from family and mentors alike.
Growing up in Dayton, Ohio, Josh had a front row seat to his dad’s entrepreneurial goals in the real estate sector. However, as with many big dreams, there were some sacrifices that had to be made. Josh distinctly remembers his family moving into a trailer park so his dad could continue the growth of the business. This experience and some of the peer pressure that accompanied such a move put a chip on Josh’s shoulder and created a competitive drive that he carries with him to this day.
Josh's parents were incredibly supportive and encouraged him and all of his siblings to pursue their goals with truth and vigor, but maybe their greatest gift was teaching them how to be self-sufficient. This came in the form of cutting off financial support when Josh was in college and even though this required an adjustment, it forced him to understand the value of work, money management, and looking out for himself. He reflects on this decision as one of the best things that happened to him during that time of his life.
As Josh veered away from his love of basketball and college playing career, he began to more fully devote himself to identifying a fulfilling career path. However, as he concluded his college career and found an absence of available job opportunities upon graduating, he began to assist his dad with his real estate business.
This experience taught him the importance of perfecting your craft and the power of knowledge developed through repetition and consistent practice.
Josh has a long road ahead of him but his appreciation of the process, not skipping any steps, and his positive outlook for achieving his goals is an enlightening message that many can benefit from.
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