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 […]
Tag: Goal Setting
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 […]
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. […]
Is The Sky Falling?
Adam Smith, some 233 years ago, nailed it with the concept of supply and demand. Unfortunately, he is not here now to experience “clickbait!” If you are…
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 […]
The National Association of REALTORS®, Lawsuits, and Doing The Right Thing
NAR, Lawsuits, and Doing The Right Thing During the COVID lockdown, I wrote a blog titled, “Doing The Right Thing Is Always The Right Thing,” today’s unveiling of the recent lawsuit settlements brought that to mind. I’m writing this from Tahoe, where I was part of a panel with the Realty Alliance on scaling your […]
Perfect!
Perfect! I ran across a YouTube video: Good with Jocko Willink – that reminded me of my good friend and mentor, Tom Ferry. Tom and I were blessed to travel and work together on many projects, and I noticed one day when something did not go as planned, he said one simple yet powerful word: […]