They come around in those uniforms and you know it is that time of year again, Girl Scout Cookie time.  I have very few vices in life but cookies, well that hits me right where it hurts, on the hips thighs, stomach.  So I got on my scales after savoring the last cookie in the box and to no surprise, a weight gain.  It's the Girl Scouts fault having those tempting cookies.  I use to be a Girl Scout so I had to buy, it was patriotic.  Yes, I could have contributed a donation but that would have left me without those great cookies.  It simply is the Girl Scouts fault.

I took some time off this last week to enjoy the spring and rebuilt some energy.  I did not get out my marketing pieces, network, stir up some business.  New opportunity was not sought or gained.  I blame it on the spring season.  It tempted me with gorgeous weather and a goof off feeling so I just had to cave to the moment and quit feeding the pipeline.

I went of a listing appointment a few months ago.  Had a wonderful meeting with the homeowners and they just did not think the timing was right to make a move.  I wrote them a thank you note and then put their folder away for a rainy day.  I noticed there was a new listing and what, it was their home.  How could that be?  I wrote a note and we had a lovely visit.  I blame it on the fact we have not had a rainy day and therefore I did not keep in touch. 

Excuses, excuses ... what next?  Have a hard self visit to see if you are happy for the direction your business is moving, life is treating you.  Remember with any action you have the choice, you control that choice.  I decided to eat, eat, and gobble down those delicious thin mints and I also made that decision that weight gain would happen unless I altered my other eating and exercise.  Choice and consequence.  Be brave and make smart choices and reap positive results.  Choose to be smart in your business and not just wait for the phone to ring because it won't.  You have to earn that call.  It's all in your choice so make it a thoughtful one!