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And I listened. It was during a recent joint meeting between our local Association of Realtors and Women's Council of Realtors, and this person was the guest speaker. Now mind you, I'm not trying to sound blasé, but I have been blessed to have listened to some excellent motivational speakers, ranging … (2 comments)
Dear Happiness,
If you want to be inspired, you need to open your mind. We are all gifted in many ways, but sometimes are minds are too closed to see the inspiration that is all around us. 
It's that time of the year again when we all must lock ourselves away for a few days and make our 2009 forecasts (well, most of us, anyway, need to lock ourselves in a room). But for a small percentage of us, this process is fairly automated and doesn't really take … (0 comments)
If I ask “How are you doing these days”, how would you respond? I heard some people discussing about how bad the economic situation was, that gas prices are going up or that there is no gas, houses do not sell, banks do not give out loans anymore, etc. Others, however, … (1 comments)
Here's a quick plan for putting this to work in your own life:
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When I Began My Real Estate Career back in the 80s I was fortunate enough to work for a large brokerage with 700+ agents working within 7 offices and many of the agents were the Top agents in the country and my office was one of three that had a weekly … (16 comments)
Rich will be conducting another free educational tele-seminar this Thursday (October 2) at 3:00 PM EST. He will discuss all facets of marketing. He will also discuss Goals, habits and the who, what, why, and when of SOI Marketing. This is part 6 in his extremely popular Soft Market Series.Simply call 1-605-475-6000 … (2 comments)
Poor follow up on leads can be the downfall of the best real estate agent. However, I do not believe it is necessary to follow up on all of the leads you create. In fact it may even be a mistake to try. You can spend too much time chasing all the leads … (6 comments)
Well here it is, finally! The Holy Grail...The Big Secret...The "One Thing"...
I spend so much time with my Agents trying to explain to them how important it is to plan your future. No matter how much I do this, they don't listen. Even still, thankfully for our systems, they are successful. So what is the difference between one of my Agents who … (11 comments)
Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment. Jim RohnIn business planning class, we first teach people the difference between goals and results. Many times people think that they are setting goals, but what they are really doing is stating a desired result. The "goal" of making $100,000 for example, is really … (1 comments)
For 4 years now our family has hosted players for the Minnesota Ice Hawks, a Tier 3 Junior A hockey team affiliated with the Minnesota Junior Hockey League. We've loved every minute of it as we've had some great guys live with us that have become a part of the family. … (0 comments)
In real estate, we understand that most things we do are on a 90-day cycle. So, to have a little fun with this, our office is having a New Year's Eve celebration on September 30th. Before you get too excited, the focus of this Event will be goal setting exercises, business … (5 comments)
I contend that while the current market is challenging and as a whole, movement on sales is slow, there are still deals closing and still people making money. Not everyone, but they are out there.
Listening is defined by Princeton.edu as the “act of hearing attentively.” BizJobs.com supports a business glossary definition that states that Listening is “a key selling skill, in that without good listening skills the process of questioning is rendered totally pointless.” From these definitions come the need to recognize one factor that … (8 comments)
I was on the Ladies Who Launch website and came across this interesting article by Lotta Alsen. Lotta is a successful entrepreneur and runs womend leadership and entrepreneurship programs. These steps are definitely important.
While rushing to get home today, I was stopped "dead on the road" so-to-speak by... a funeral parade. It reminded me of an important funeral that gets talked about in almost all of my family reunions. 
Have you ever felt like a child the night before Christmas or a really big day ahead? Anxious, restless, and waiting to go across a goal I have set for myself. I am anticipating reaching the goal of 300,000 points. You know the feeling, the end of the race or goal is … (67 comments)
We had a few agents come in and out of the office today, but no referrals for pre-approvals :( I don't see myself giving up on going in on Saturday anytime soon though, because I know that I can be a value to the realtors at the office but it may just … (0 comments)
We are all driven by different things. Are you driven by:
Well, my license have been active for exactly one week to the day today. I've mailed out 9 postcards to FSBOs and I've sent 1 email. That's no where near the number of emails that I've sent to let family and friends know that I'm back in business. Yes, I did … (7 comments)
10 Goals to Reach in the Next 90 Days 
Right now we are in a Different time…right? And like any rough time in our economy, being positive and truthful is necessary. Most of what you are hearing and seeing is negative and down right depressing. But I have to say, if you’ve been reading any of my blog entries [ … (4 comments)
So......Where are you at?Are you making them?
Another stinking "Positive Thinking" blog... Why is he so cheerful... Well it sounds like this is for you.. This is more about helping those that are losing there motivation. Are you getting to the point in your career where you wake up in the morning and dread the day to come? If … (3 comments)
When I was a kid, I had one recurring dream (that wasn’t a nightmare about Witches from Roald Dahl’s book of the same name). I would climb our fence and jump off it with a towel strapped to my back, just before I hit the ground I would swoop up into … (1 comments)
Goals can be very powerful tools to help us stay focused, and I have my written business goals. But I've discovered the importance of having a written Deam List as well. A dream isn't necessarily realistic or practical, but it expands our horizons and adds excitement to life! I always try to … (0 comments)
There are 3 (and only 3) keys to success and they all start with the letter A. Aptitude, amplitude, and (most important) attitude. Sports creates so many great analogies because the results can be so clear and concise.Aptitude- Michael Phelps had the god given ability to swim fast...No question about that. … (1 comments)
WOW!!! AM I EXCITED! I just found out the best way to do real estate. You see, coaches, seminars, gurus, all kinds of motivational speakers, give us the best way to do something. And...like america's craving for diets, and ways to get in shape, and ways to lose weight, and ways … (3 comments)
I'm not a huge fan of the Olympics but I do like to watch a few events -gymnastics, volleyball and of course figure skating. But this year my focus, like many others, has been on men's swimming, specifically Michael Phelps. Of course we all know by now that he has succeeded … (2 comments)
Buy or wait? Every financial advisor gives you a different answer.
Setting Daily Goals
By, Corey Wells
Setting concrete goals on a daily basis is the key to performing at our best. This allows us to create a path of action that leads to the realization of our long-term goals. Without daily goals, it’s extremely difficult to remain focused on the tasks … (1 comments)
Well well well. The week goes by so fast. Now enter the weekend. Oh yes, get ready for the Open House this Sunday! Oops. It is sooo easy to get caught up during the week calling clients and customers (potential clients), sending and returning e-mails, networking, running errands while out grabbing … (5 comments)
Dear Real Estate Diary, It is hard to believe that it is already August 13, soon to be August 14. My where did the time go? 
by Coco Clayman-Cook
Yesterday I had
an appointment with my hair stylist. We were talking about
customer service and staying on top of your game in your chosen
profession. Danielle is an amazing young woman who is so booked up that
I need to make appointments 6 months in advance to get her. … (23 comments)
Back in the mid-1990s, my partner gave me a book titled "How To Use Your Time Wisely." I was going through a time where I just could not get everything under control. Since it was a mere 101 pages, and had fairly large type, I decided that I could probably read … (8 comments)
Although the field of real estate can be a challenge, it can be done through taking the correct actions and being consistent and purposeful in your daily tasks. Start by deciding on the results you want, and the see what you need to do to get there. Make these into yearly goals and then see what … (0 comments)
Why Real Estate is the "IDEAL" Investment 
COTTAGE BY THE SEA 
I have always liked having visuals in my office to remind me about my daily goals.Today I met a man who has been doing this for years. He is a very successful manwho puts God first, Family second and his Work next. I love meeting people like this.Organized, dedicated, focused. It … (4 comments)
10 Goals to Reach in the Next 90 Days 
Today is a special day for me. I was born on July 8, 1954. That is exactly 54 years ago today! I have been intrigued and inspired by the numbers of 1954 and being 54 today. I started thinking about it and realized it will only happen once in my lifetime. … (14 comments)
For the longest time in my life I believed the wrong voice. I believed the voice that spoke doubt, fear and worry into my life. Some of you know the voice I am talking about way too well! 
Tomorrow will officially be the start of the second half of the year! It's an important time to go back and re-evalute your goals, your listings and your potential. 
As we approach the end of the sixth month of 2008 it's time to complete your mid-year checkup.
Over the years I have developed 12 steps that I use in my coaching business to help people improve the problem areas of their lives. I would like to share these 12 ideas with you today and I will write a post about each individual step over the next couple of … (14 comments)
Since we all have the same amount of time, we should focus on making the most of what time we have. Benjamin Franklin said it wonderfully when he said the following:
Adhere to the golden rule- be honest always.
Establish Goals.
Plan your day.
Get at least one appointment per day.
Talk to at least 3 new people per day-circulate!
Become a specialist in your area.
Know your product!
Cultivate a circle of contacts.
Work on Exclusive Properties only.
Set a … (2 comments)
I know. You know. There's too much CRAP to do.
I heard this phrase recently and after mulling it over, decided that this phrase can apply to many parts of our lives, both personally and in our careers. Many of us fall into patterns, habits, and ruts. Sometimes we're fortunate and those auto-pilot patterns give us a level of success. Those … (2 comments)
If your house has been on the market for four or five months, you've probably dropped your asking price already. Now you're waiting for people to rush in and give you their great offers on your now low priced property.
Current conventional western-culture wisdom (is western wisdom an oxymoron?) is that we should set goals and then dog away at them, keep a positive mental attitude and use affirmations and visioning until we get what we want. Conversely, ancient wisdom (i.e. Buddhism and even the sayings of Jesus) promote a softer, … (1 comments)
So Here We Are.......
So I stayed up late last night (well late for me) to watch one of my favorite hockey teams, The Detroit Red Wings, win the luminous Stanley Cup. It went into triple overtime...TRIPLE OVERTIME!! They were one shot away from winning it all. Then the Penguins made the goal....another game to … (3 comments)
This will date me, received a copy of this about 15-20 years ago, but it sure makes you think about what if your goal was 99.9%, not 100%, how much do we stand to lose?
1 Mind + 1 Mind = Master Mind By JC Kadii, MortgageVirtualAssistant.comSM In the classic book Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill defines the Master Mind as
It's been a while since I made the entry regarding my boys selling the discount cards on local merchant services to benefit their middle school baseball team. Well, let me tell me that I am extremely proud of them for several reasons, with the most important being the fact that they … (3 comments)
Ultimately, we would all love to be debt free and live the American Dream. But WHAT IS THE AMERICAN DREAM?
Learning and preparation come first. Activity brings results. Your business grows and you grow. The time arrives and now you can achieve your goals. It comes about from a number of components that provide the basis to sling shot to that highest success.
What the heck is a Wealth Check?
The 7 Reasons You Shouldn't Pay Attention to Gloom and Doom are: 
Last year at MasterMind Summit, in beautiful San Diego, we were given an assignment. Yes, over five thousand people had an assigment. It was to write your goals. They were to be reached by MasterMind Summit 2008. I had totally forgotten about it, did you? When the envelope looked just too familiar, … (4 comments)
Goals are an important part of our careers and even in our lives. Being able to achieve them gives you a sense of accomplishment unlike any other. Goal setting is a part of every successful training program around that I have ever come across and it will continue to be because … (11 comments)