Two thoughts today… there is a large tree near my office window that provides some great shade. “Because someone planted a tree many years ago, someone is sitting in the shade today.” The other thought after speaking with a number of colleagues this week? You can’t plow a field by turning it over in your […]
Category: Lead Yourself
Personal performance, mindset and daily habits for real estate leaders, agents and students. You can’t lead others further than you lead yourself. Start with Action Produces Data. Theory Produces Opinions.
“I Don’t Feel Like It” Is Cracking Your Real Estate Business
Small Cracks Cost Big Money A few years back, I got a tiny pebble divot in my windshield. A $100 fix. I kept putting it off: busy, distracted, “I’ll get to it.” By the time I finally dealt with it, that little chip had spread into a full crack. $1,000. That windshield might be your […]
Four Critical Dimensions: Reassurance, Transparency, Simplicity and Speed
When people buy or sell a home, four things matter most to them: reassurance, transparency, simplicity and speed. They weigh all four almost equally, with a slight edge to reassurance. “There’s no shortage of remarkable ideas, what’s missing is the will to execute them.” ~ Seth Godin Reassurance Buying a home is one of the […]
Remember the Alamo!
The Alamo: A Story of Courage and Sacrifice As the sun sets in one place, it rises in another. But for the defenders of the Alamo, the sun never rose again. They fought bravely against overwhelming odds, knowing they would not survive. They left behind a legacy of courage and honor that inspires us to […]
What We Can Learn From Bob and Myron
What are some of the top things my friend Dr. Rob Gilbert learned about sports (and business) psychology? What did he learn from Bob and Myron? Myron had all the potential and ability, yet he did not know it or leverage it, which created average results. Then Bob came along… Bob taught Myron a lesson, […]
The Power of Words: Shaping Our Reality and Overcoming Obstacles
Actions are crucial, but the words we use to ourselves and others are the foundation. They are the unseen architects of our reality. They shape every thought, influence every emotion, and ultimately dictate the success (or failure) of every action we take. A small shift in language can mean the difference between a crippling setback […]
Your brain is for having ideas, not holding them.
“Your brain is for having ideas, not holding them.” Peak performers write stuff down: Tasks Goals Worries Feelings Thoughts Debrief After Everything Write make-it-better notes after every: Listing appointment Buyer showing Open house Project completion Day or week The idea comes from the Blue Angels, who debrief after every flight. Read more in Glad to […]
10 Ways to Take Responsibility In Business + What is Parkinson’s Law and Why Should You Care?
10 Ways To Take Responsibility In Business + What Is Parkinson’s Law And Why Should You Care? The top 10 list for taking more responsibility in your business… starting with number 10: Ten: Take responsibility for your thoughts, feelings, words and actions. Nine: Blame less. Eight: Complain less. Seven: Refuse to take anything […]
Opposing Activators
Faith is an activator. Fear is also an activator. Opposing activators. The spirit of fear and anxiety is opposite to the spirit of faith. The two cannot cohabitate. One will, by nature, rule out the other. So, which can we choose to activate today: fear or faith? How Each One Shows Up Fear says: wait […]
Are You Being Faithful With Your Time?
Someone asked me recently, “Are you being faithful with your time?” It made me stop and reflect. I honestly had to give myself an 8 out of 10. We all strive to make the most of our time, whether it’s nurturing our faith, strengthening family bonds, or advancing our careers. But the reality is, distractions […]