If information was enough, we would all be top performers in our profession, exercise every day, eat more vegetables, be within the government’s height and weight standards, and have a ton of money saved for the future. Think about it: you can use Google or YouTube for the instruction manual for almost anything. You can […]
Category: Mindset
6 Steps To Expand Our Possibility Thinking
Sports psychologist Bob Rotella, said “I tell people: If you don’t want to get into positive thinking, that’s OK. Just eliminate all the negative thoughts from your mind, and whatever is left will be just fine!” Maxwell provides 6 steps to expanding our possibility thinking: Stop focusing on the impossibilities Look for possibilities in each […]
What If Today Was Your Last?
As you know, Steve Jobs was an American entrepreneur and business magnate. He was the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and a co-founder of Apple Inc., Chairman and majority shareholder of Pixar, a member of The Walt Disney Company’s board of directors following its acquisition of Pixar, and the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of NeXT. […]
6 Business Lessons from the Wu-Tang Clan
From music to fashion, hip-hop is a hotbed of entrepreneurial activity. The Wu-Tang Clan’s rise to fame is a particularly compelling story of how a group of young men with a clear vision and diverse talents took the world by storm. Their success offers valuable lessons applicable to any business or project. Here are six […]
Resistance Is Like A Jedi Mind Trick
Resistance is like a Jedi mind trick. It’s not really there, but it feels like it is. And the more you think about it, the more powerful it becomes. New goals are likely to fall apart before February ends. That’s according to data from Strava, a social network for athletes. The company analyzed more than […]
What Is Your Promise?
Consumers – your agents – will be loyal to brands that deliver what they need – dependability, service, exceptional service, or exceptional value. When a brand consistently meets a need, it becomes a brand promise and the company’s identity. FedEx, for example, the brand promise is “when it absolutely positively has to be there overnight.” […]
7 Ways To Increase Hope
Have you heard of the Hope Quotient? 7 ways to increase hope: Recharge your batteries, don’t run on empty; Raise expectations by replacing FEAR with FAITH; Refocus on the future as anything is possible; Play to your strengths, delegate, outsource or eliminate the rest; Don’t go it alone; <– read that 2X Trade burnout for […]
L > C = W
L>C=W The knowledge economy drives continuous learning. The top 1% are lifelong learners, and curious. Millennials are leading the way in continuous learning. Learn more, earn more. In a world of rapid change and increasing complexity, the winners will be those who can keep their L>C. That is, the learning rate must be greater than […]
What Does Your Real Estate Business Have In Common With Toothpaste?
What does your real estate practice have in common with toothpaste? More than you might think. Example – What would happen if I squeezed a toothpaste tube with the CAP on? You and your business have a capacity, and that capacity is only as good as the systems you have in place. My favorite saying […]
We Are Learning To Win!
Lessons from an NBA coach: “We are learning to win!” Several years ago, I had lunch with NBA Coach Scott Brooks (Oklahoma Thunder), and my notes came up in my memories today; they are just as relevant now as they were then: Never accept NO as it relates to your dream Create a BURNING desire […]