There are characteristics of champions that everyone can gain! As I write this the winter Olympics are capturing people’s attention and hearts. I just read an article about Jamie Anderson, a young woman who just won the slopestyle event in snowboarding. She had won more competitions than any woman in history, but the gold was looming in front of her. She said she was ‘freaking out’. So, she relied on the positive affirmations she had with her: Some strings of mantra beads, and the Nas song “I Can”. She listened as Nas sang “I know I can” Be What I want to Be”.
The Power of Visualization
Besides these tools for affirmations, Anderson closed her eyes and imagined her run, felt the landings, and saw her family cheering at the end of the run. Then, she launched her performance. It went as she imagined–and the result was a gold metal.
Three Lessons from Exceptional Performers
Now, to your performance. Let’s take listing presentations as an example. What do you think about before you go into a listing presentation? How unprepared you are, or how frightening it will be when the seller throws an objection at you, or how it can go wrong? I know, as a long-time serious musician, if you think those negative things, that’s what happens. So, instead, replace the negative thoughts with very positive ones.
Visualize the performance the way you want it to go–the sights, the sounds, the smells, the feelings. Visualize what happens at the end (the seller compliments you on an exceptional presentation!).
Do you take your positive affirmations with you?
Why not take some affirmations with you to keep the positive in mind–just like Anderson and her mantra beads and song.
It’s All Mumblymook without Practice
All these visualizations and positive affirmations mean little without that great practice. I know, as a musician, I can visualize playing a great piano piece. But, if I didn’t practice, it’s not going to happen…..
Put These Three Things in your Performance Repertoire
1. Positive affirmations in the form of quotes, books, songs, etc.
2. Visualize success–along with visualizing the best ‘end’ you can imagine! Make it fun, vivid, and lively.
3. Practice!!!!!!!! Preparation is the best stage fright reducer, confidence maker, and self-esteem enhancer.
Now, you’re creating what the champions in any performance field (sports, music, etc.) have learned to do.
The Training/Coaching Program that Puts Performance Excellence in Context for You
I know, as a musical performer, that you need the best guidance to get the best performance. In real estate, when you perform at optimum, you make more money and save more time! I’ve put together a completely different kind of training/coaching program for you, based on my knowledge and practice of the principles of creating exceptional performance–fast. Why not take a look, get into action, create great performance–and reach your goals this year? Check out Up and Running in Real Estate here.
