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What I Learned in Business, I Learned from Life |
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I was very flattered recently when someone I just met offered me a position with his company. From the few interactions that we've had, he was impressed with my honesty and my personality. It was such a great compliment to me that he felt that I was honest and ethical, had a likable personality and was aggressive enough in sales to help out his company. The question that he had was whether or not I had the passion for what he was doing.
Actually, it was a question that I struggled with myself. I saw the potential of his business (I'm pretty good at seeing the big picture), but I wasn't sure that this position "fit me." While it was a great opportunity, I knew my heart was still in real estate. (At this point, some of you think I'm crazy considering the market, but I do love it). I've also been told that I've been hired because I was aggressive in marketing the home. Well, that's good but I have to tell you that it is a fine line between being aggressive or being pushy. While the market is up and down, I do my best to promote your home in all avenues possible... you never know where the next buyer may come from.
Now, I've been in real estate for 6 years and if you would have asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up... being a Realtor was not on the list. In fact, since I'm not the hard core salesperson, some people doubted that I could actually do real estate. I was once told that I'm too detailed to do this business. I find that very interesting considering there are so many details (especially behind the scenes) that need to be taken care of. I used to be a very organized person and still am to some degree (right now, everything is in neat stacks...several to be in fact. I just have to figure out what stack has what I need. For peace of mind, don't worry I do find what I'm looking for!) I also used to be somewhat shy. Now, I love being around people. Do you ever think about how you were ten years ago and how you're different today?
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I'm always reading articles about how successful people are "successful" and today is like no other. Ironically, these articles always come in handy and happen to hit when I may need it the most. Here's what "successful people" do. Are you doing them?
- Be True to Yourself - Basically, listen to the little voice in the back of your head and do what it says. It's hardly ever wrong. I've also found that when I try to be someone I'm not or niche into an area that I really don't like, that it just doesn't work.
- Give Back. Repay What You Have Been Given - In the book, Rich Dad, Poor Dad, the point is made that when things are at your worst and you don't know where the next job or paycheck is coming from... give a little bit more because you've now opened the flood gates. Wow, that's a difficult one for me!
- Never Aspire for Average - This one I like. If you strive to be average, you will be. If you set the bar high and aim for the top, you leave quite a few people in the dust.
- Never Quit Learning or Reading - Your mind grows stale without new stuff to put in it.
- Surround Yourself with People Who Make You Feel Better - Now, is not the time to spend time with your doom and gloom friends.
- Bad Things Will Happen - Be Prepared - This one hit hard as my computer crashed the other day and I've been scrambling to find a new computer as the labtop needs a new motherboard and will be out of commission for 3 weeks! The Bible says to be joyous in all trials (James 1), I haven't accomplished the joy aspect yet but I think I've handled the disappointment pretty well up to this point.
- Give Thanks for Your Blessings Daily - We are so quick to complain yet so slow to give thanks.
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So, I don't know about you... but I have a few of these to work on. How about you?
References: Kitchens, Ron. "Education and the seven rules." Business Review Western Michigan. May 15-21, 2008.
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A Life Lesson from Central Washington's Softball Team...A Must Read! |
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Recently, we visited Seattle, Washington for a vacation. We also went to see my niece Samantha's college softball game. While she didn't get to play much, we had a great time watching the girls. We even got to meet a few of them.
One of their star players is Mallory Holtman. Mallory is a first baseman and in her last year. She has broken several of the school records and is somewhat
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ARUBA, JAMAICA… Not this year (AGAIN). What’s wrong with this picture? |
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3/01/08
As I sit here trying to think about the next great article to write, I have my sweatshirt on and I'm still wrapped up in a blanket. I'm constantly cold. My husband Mike says, I'm like a dog... my hands, feet and nose are always cold. So the cold weather and wintertime in Michigan are not FUN times for me. My kids look forward to grandpa coming over because HE'S the one that always takes them sledding. Honestly, I'm a bad mother. I should sacrifice for them and do the snow thing but I think they have learned that I'm a fair weather person. Hit me up in summer, and we'll be doing all kinds of great things. Warm weather and Tammy definitely go hand-in-hand.
I think that when my kids are out of school, I'm seriously considering selling real estate in Florida in the winter and selling real estate in Michigan in the summer.
Lately, I've talked to several people that have taken or are about to take the "warmer weather" vacation and leave the snowy Michigan weather....
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 I had this video forwarded to me. It is well worth someone's time and energy. This video has been forwarded millions of times and has made it on Oprah - what a great message...
http://video.stumbleupon.com/#p=ithct48cqw
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