It seems in business, there are two approaches: Those who are prepared and those who are not. A commonly observed trait of peak performers? Leave nothing to chance; always be prepared. Anticipate, and prepare for, the six key questions: Why: Why does this client, recruit or project matter, and why now? Who: Who are the […]
Do You Know The Way To San Jose?
America’s happiest cities. Researchers for decades have studied the science of happiness and concluded that some of the key ingredients include: a positive mental state (a growth mindset); strong social connections; job satisfaction; health, and financial stability. One study suggests the incremental amount of happiness stops at around $75,000 of annual income. WalletHub examined every […]
Belief
Belief It’s proven. It’s impossible to achieve anything that lies beyond what you believe yourself are capable of doing. Want help applying this in your brokerage? Book a 30-minute conversation with Mark at calendly.com/mjsession. Related reading Acting Differently First Can Change What You Believe and Feel Perfect! Hold Up: Could My Own Thoughts Be Holding […]
We Live In A #VUCA World!
We live in a world! The acronym? Volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity. I’ve had a lot of clients, associates, and others asking about: SVA (smaller issue) Credit Suisse (bigger issue) Signature Bank Notes From My Economist Circle I have a great circle of economic minds… my notes from various conversations on this topic: If you […]
Find A Way
Persistence If what you’re doing aligns with your definition of a success, you must persist without exception. Find a way when it appears there is no way. Persistence Starts With Alignment Persistence only works when you know what you’re persisting toward. If you haven’t defined what success looks like for you, every obstacle becomes a […]
Critical Thinking, Say What, I’m A Real Estate Salesperson!
Critical thinking, say what, I’m a real estate salesperson! Well, as the CEO of your real estate practice, I’d suggest critical thinking is the foundation of your current and future success. Critical thinking will enable you to express your thoughts, ideas, and beliefs more effectively. Better communication helps others understand you better, resulting in less frustration […]
Adjusting To Change
Success often hinges on the ability to quickly adjust to change. Peak performers follow a model: Being open to change Reframing difficult situations Being open to change; when plans or situations change, step back and look at ways to adapt and adjust. Reframing difficult situations, to see them as opportunities to learn and grow rather […]
The Ultimate Secret
Do it until… is the most common denominator for success in anything. Some of us learn fast, others slowly, and many of us in between. When you are committed to the cause, the effort, and the result, “you do it until ___.” Fill in the blank; you do it until you gain mastery; you do […]
Three Steps To Creating More Certainty In Your Real Estate Practice
“The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.” ~ Stephen Covey Have you ever worked backward from Friday? At the end of the week, imagine you are sitting down and looking back…what would make this week great? We can’t control the market this week, yet we can control […]
Has anyone seen a home seller?
Market data as of March 2023. For the latest numbers in your area, see my live Altos Research market report. Has anyone seen a home seller? Home sellers seem to be just about as rare as the Condor (unlike the red-tail hawk on my fence this morning). Inventory of available homes for sale across the […]