One simple change that will impact your life: Normalize talking about money with your friends.

We determine which car to buy or whether the new sushi place is worth visiting by asking our network. We trust our friends to recommend the hot new show on Netflix.

Yet, we treat investing as a taboo. That silence is a missed opportunity. I learned almost everything I know about real estate and investing by listening to mentors who were generous with their knowledge.

Books are wonderful for a one-way conversation. But they won't challenge your assumptions or help you discover new angles. Talking to people is how we learn from those with more experience.

Find friends who are open to this, or be the friend who drives that change.