Archive for the tag 'Motivation'

The New Truths about Motivating YOU

Even though the market has improved in many areas, real estate professionals are still very challenged about getting their businesses back on track. Or, if you’re new, you’re probably experiencing some ‘negative vibes’ from those seasoned agents in your office. How are you going to motivate yourself to get into the swing of the market [...]

What a Pianist Can Teach You About Top Performance–in Real Estate

What in the world can a pianist teach you about getting higher performance. A lot, I think. It’s the new year. Are you ready to move that ceiling of achievement you’ve been batting your head against? 2010 is the year you can do it! Without new skills, we just keeping working harder, not smarter. The [...]

When Do You Want to Be ‘Up and Running’?

If you’re under a year in the business, do you feel you’re really “up and running” now? A few years ago, I did a very revealing survey of hundreds of new agents. (That survey is in Become Tomorrow’s Mega-Agent Today, along with my observations.)  I asked these new agents when they wanted their first sale. What do [...]

More Questions: Are you ‘Up and Running’ or Down and Stumbling?

Newer agents: Are you ‘stumbling’ or ‘up and running’? (post 2 on this subject).  It’s estimated that over 50% of new agents fail their first year in the business. From talking with thousands of them throughout my coaching, managing and speaking career, I know why: They can’t answer the questions below. In addition, they may [...]

Are You Up and Running or Down and Stumbling?

Newer agents: Are you ‘up and running’ or down and stumbling? It’s estimated that over 50% of new agents fail their first year in the business. From talking with thousands of them throughout my coaching, managing and speaking career, I know why: They can’t answer the questions below. In addition, they may be getting little [...]

Has Your Inspiration Gone into Hiding?

Has your inspiration gone into hiding? This has been a rough, tough couple of years for real estate professionals. For you newer agents, you’ve really had to master the basics (which is a good thing). It’s been never more important, too, to get your ‘inspiration props’ in place to shore up your attitude when things [...]

Who’s Inspiring You?

Who’s inspiring you when you need it? Who’s motivating you? Maybe you’ve never thought about it, but, in attaining goals, having an inspiring mentor is a huge determinant.
How a Homeless Girl Got to Harvard
Khadijah Williams’s mother was last spotted living in a storage unit in Los Angeles. But, Khadijah isn’t living there. She’s on her way to [...]