On this 282nd episode of my Monday Morning Pep Talk, I’m giving you a summer self-development blueprint - a curated plan to help you transition from the busy spring selling season into a purposeful and productive summer. For most Advisors, summer can either be a season of drift or of intentional growth. In this episode, I’ll walk you through a framework to make this your most focused, fulfilling summer yet. From books that fuel your mindset, to podcasts that sharpen your skills, to a challenge to build your AI literacy - you’ll walk away with a tactical plan. Whether you're closing deals or catching sunsets, this plan works if you execute on it.
Before I jump into today’s call, I want to remind you of my professional purpose: to help you, the full-service, full-fee Advisor, optimize your productivity and become the best version of yourself. Why? Because “Happy Advisors Sell More Real Estate.” I do that by teaching you how to handle the challenges and opportunities you face every day. When you can effectively manage the situations that arise daily in your business, you’ll be more productive and live a life that reflects the best version of yourself. My ask is that you listen as if you’re in a one-on-one coaching session with me, either in my office or on a call.
Summer is a transitional season - not just in weather, but in energy. Kids are out of school, routines shift, and time feels less structured. For many of you, this brings opportunity… and danger. Without intention, summer becomes a slow slide into distraction. But with focus, it can become your most productive, joy-filled quarter. My coaching message is simple: design your growth. You don’t need to go on a retreat or disappear into the mountains. You need a plan. A plan to upgrade your inputs, sharpen your skills, protect your time, and refuel your mindset.
What follows is a simple guide that blends productivity with purpose. This isn’t about doing more - it’s about becoming more. Think of it as your summer syllabus.
The Summer Self-Development Syllabus
- Read These 5 Books (One per month, May through September):
- Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell – Reclaim your schedule. Delegate with precision. Scale without burnout. A tactical guide for Advisors ready to run a business, not be run by one.
- The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins – Release control. Embrace peace. Protect your energy. A mindset reset for Advisors ready to stop chasing and start leading.
- 10x Is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan & Benjamin Hardy – Reframe your vision. Simplify. Scale. A mindset shift for Advisors ready to grow.
- The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel – Timeless insights on how your behavior—not just knowledge—shapes your financial life.
- The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan – Train your mind to measure progress differently—and more productively.
- Subscribe to These 3 Podcasts (1 episode per week):
- The Mel Robbins Podcast – Insightful, energetic, and focused on personal growth from one of the most trusted voices in high performance.
- The Focused Podcast with David Sparks and Mike Schmitz – Covers intentional productivity, tools, and time strategies
- The Ed Mylett Show – Interviews with peak performers from business, sports, and entertainment focused on mastering success habits.
- Weekly Check-In Ritual (Every Sunday Night or Monday Morning):
- Review your calendar and reset your priorities.
- Set 3 personal and 3 professional priorities.
- Ask: “Where can I grow, and what needs to go?”
- Reinvest in Your Morning Routine (5 Days Minimum per Week) before you jump into work:
- 20 minutes of physical movement
- 20 minutes of reading, journaling, or reflection
- 20 minutes of planning, visualization, or stillness
- Bonus Challenge: 10 Hours of AI Basics - Your Summer Competitive Advantage - This industry is changing quickly. Those who understand AI will win. I’m challenging you to complete 10 hours of AI education this summer. Make this your secret weapon. Simply go to YouTube and search AI for Beginners and look for the most recent videos with the most views.
Final Thought:
Summer is not an off-season. It’s your pivot season. The best advisors treat this window as a growth incubator. They read. They reflect. They reset. And they rise. The agents who commit to self-development this summer will show up in Q4 sharper, calmer, and better equipped for 2026 than their competition.
If today’s message resonated with you, do me a favor - share it with someone in your world who needs to hear it. Whether it’s a colleague, a friend, or your team, we rise by lifting others. I’m simply here to help - and if this helped you, chances are it’ll help someone else too.
