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 […]
Tag: Framework: Action Produces Data
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 […]
Ten Excuses The Top 1% All Made
Ten excuses the top 1% all made, yet figured out a way to bust through: I don’t have time I don’t have the money I will try it next year I don’t have enough data I am too tired, skeptical, or biased No one ever did it before It’s too much work I could fail […]
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 […]
January Will Not TEXT You Back: Time To Move On.
January will not TEXT you back… time to move on. I was just reading a research study indicating that 95% of workers want to or plan to seek a new job in 2024! For real estate brokers, this is a two-edged sword… in one way, it opens up opportunities for recruiting and talent attraction. In […]
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 […]
The ONE Thing
The ONE Thing is a great book by Gary Keller. It got me thinking: what is the one thing you can execute over the next 7, 14, or 28 days? Have you heard the story of Olympic ice skaters? It goes something like this… skaters training for the Olympics were monitored during routine practice sessions. […]
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 […]
Good vs. Bad?
Good vs. Bad? Think about it. When you say no to one thing, you are really saying yes to something else. Have you discovered, as I have, that business isn’t always a choice between good and bad. It’s more often a choice of good, better, or best. Every choice has a sacrifice. Being confident, being […]