My professional purpose is to help you, the broker, optimize your productivity and help you become the best version of yourself. Why? Because happy brokers sell more real estate. I do that by helping you handle challenges and opportunities that you face every day. If you can effectively manage certain situations that arise on a daily basis, you'll be more productive, live an optimized life and, in turn, live a life that is the best version of you.
Today, I am going to point out 7 "tried and true" guiding principles that I've learned over the years that I believe, if followed, can build you a life and business that that creates a lot of income and joy. Just like compounding interest, the earlier you discover them and start using them, the better off you'll be in the long run, but unfortunately, many of us have to learn the hard way through the school of hard knocks. If I had my way, they'd all be required college course work, but the good news is that it's never too late to start. Some of the biggest success stories you'll find started after the person hit the age of 50. A lot of us are "late bloomers" (when you really hit your stride) which is perfectly okay and becoming more and more the norm amongst high achievers.
"Live your life for you, not for any other external reason."
"A sailboat has sails and anchors. Create speed and progress by eliminating the anchors."
"Trying to force your life by trying harder is like having one foot on the accelerator and one foot on the brake."
"Learn to listen more than you talk - that's why you have 2 ears and 1 mouth."
"Plant in the spring and harvest in the fall. Be patient and don't pick the seed up during gestation to see if it is growing. When it's time to harvest, work like crazy."
"Be a Giver. Keep giving, giving, and giving and when you're done, give some more but also know how to receive. Giving and Receiving creates an abundance loop."
"You can make more money, but you can't make more time. When it's gone, it's gone so spend it wisely."
Next week, I'll hit on those topics that involve the skills it takes to maximize one's time but before I wrap up today, I'll leave you with a bonus that fits right in with the rest of the guiding principles I talked about today. It's one of my favorites and I learned it from Jim Rohn: "A college education will make you a living, but self-development will make you a fortune. Don't wish for less problems, work on more skills. If you will change, everything will change for you."
It's up to us to learn the skills needed to play at a high level.
Until next time, stay safe and productive. I'm here if you need me.
