EP. 1474 - DAD TALKS TO DAUGHTER ABOUT A GLIDE PATH???

In this episode, Mark Novak and Billy Drury discuss the concept of the “glide path”—a metaphor for gradually settling into major life transitions, especially in business and property ownership. Mark recounts a conversation with his daughter who is navigating new responsibilities like managing an investment property, renting her residence, and working full-time. He explains that just like an airplane descending smoothly toward a runway, people eventually find a rhythm or “glide path” in life where challenges become more manageable over time. The key message is to normalize early struggles and trust that stability will come through repetition, adaptation, and experience.

Billy adds a personal example of his own glide path into property ownership, having purchased his first home at 18. He shares practical tips for first home buyers, like renting out a property short-term to ease into repayments, and highlights how the first 12 months are usually the most turbulent—especially during periods of rising interest rates. With time, however, the process becomes more familiar and less stressful. Both speakers agree that support systems, persistence, and routine are essential in helping individuals transition into new roles, whether in homeownership, career, or personal development.