How you start your day could very well have an impact on how it goes and how it ends.
It's way too easy to fill the void of silence by just turning on the radio or television, and listen to the most current bad news situation. They never seem to be at a loss for bad news.
I believe that where you spend your "head" time, positive or negative, has a compounding effect on the total you.
REALTORS® are generally more positive than the population as a whole but lately more pessimism and negative comments are poking through by agents in and outside of the office.
I have a quote taped to my daily planner: "the less time you spend in other people's business, other people's problems, and other people's drama, the more time you'll have for your own success." I respect other agent's in the office, but I will avoid getting drawn into their problems, and I avoid the ones who are constantly spouting negative opinions. They usually seem to be the same people too. No, I'm not a pollyanna, and yes, negative people do drag you down.
Did you ever wonder why some agents are always pessimistic? More than likely they're spending too much of their time worrying about things instead of finding ways to fix them. Makes you want to just hang out with them, doesn't it?
I don't remember where I heard it but there's a story about a father who would touch the branch of a tree near the walkway to his house every day when he came home from work. When someone asked him why, he said, "that's where I leave all my problems and troubles from the day before I go in to greet my family."
Lately, I've been starting my day reading the blog of an Active Rainer, Richard Weisser, Coweta County Real Estate Facts and Info by Richard Weisser ERA United Realty Newnan. He has the ability to put a positive message into what could otherwise be a dry medium, without coming across as preaching. Try starting your day reading Richard's blog and I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.
Remember...START POSITIVE - END STRONG.
Rich Iarossi is a full time licensed REALTOR®, working in Crofton, MD. My coverage areas are: Anne Arundel, Prince George’s, Howard, Calvert, Queen Anne, and Baltimore City and County. I specialize in residential real estate, working with both buyers and sellers. Use the registration free search on my website at www.RichSellsHomes.com. If you’re not already working with a REALTOR®...I can help. Call me at 443-995-9595 (Cell) or 410-451-6255 (Office).
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I really enjoyed reading your positive post. I have decided to take a time out from all the negative news and TV. It really can get in the way of moving forward. There are some thing that can't be fixed, but there are certainly things that we take control of -- so why not concentrat one's efforts there.
Joan: Thanks! There are so many people wallowing in their own pity, buyers, sellers, and now agents too.
Richard, you hit the nail right on the head with this one. I am always amazed at how much time and positivity I allow the tv to suck out of my day. The hard part is having enough self control not to even turn it on in the first place.
Thanks Richard for the very positive message. I particularly like the part where the father leaves his problems and troubles of the day on the tree. A great idea!
What a wonderful quote you have taped to your day planner. You can't think of problems and solutions at the same time.
It is not that some agents are always pessimistic. It is that some people are always pessimistic. It is a better feeling to be up than it is to be down.
I just try to go on to the next thing that needs to be done.
Richard
Great post! I wonder about other agents that are so concerned with other people's business and focus on the negative. It just makes me more successful because as they are looking from side to side and all around and worried, I have my eyes straight ahead on my goal!