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Showing up is half the battle!

Rose colored glasses We all struggle with being motivated at times. My mentor told me that showing up was half the battle.

Get up, get out, and start doing income producing activities!

What counts as an income producing activity? Lots of stuff!

Prospecting
Marketing
Following Up
Updating databases
Taking updated photos
Posting listings
Open houses
Listing appointments
Blogging
Networking

Anything that is Real Estate related and will one day contribute to your income is and income generating activity!

The most important tool in your arsenal is your attitude!

Always show up with a positive and upbeat attitude. Put on your rose colored glasses and look at the world with fresh eyes.

Your outlook and income will improve with time.

For more information please contact Lara O'Keefe at 972.838.9156 or visit Hunter's Creek.

Posted by Lara O'Keefe (Hunter's Creek, Melissa) on 04/14/2009 09:07 PM

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28 Comments on Showing up is half the battle!

APR

showing up is 1/2 the battle for sure.. sometimes that's more like 75% of the battle.

Thanks for your post. Kids were off school last week and I feel like I took a mental vacation. Haven't been at the office like I usually am, now having trouble going back. Need to get back on track, that's the hard part. Did an open house today and went to MLS meeting, and been online most of the day, but still feel like I'm not in the work mode.

I got to go to the office and I will feel better, gotta show up!!!

Kim

Being a business owner and motivating a staff on this very subject is like staring at glared eyes. Like what are you talking about. I tell them time and time again how you have to be discipline and stay on task and show up! Show up in attitude and in the desire to do a great job.

Hi Lara, I have always heard that about showing up and I believe it is true.

Showing up is a key factor but attitude is the most important. If you show up and your attitude stinks you might as well stayed home. Always put a smile on your face and be happy.

This is very true. At first just showing up can be the most difficult part, but once you get used to it, it becomes easier. As they say positive thoughts lead to positive actions and positive actions lead to positive results!

Yes and when you are there it is not so bad after all. Probably even enjoyable.

I so believe it is all about attitude. One of my favorite motivational books is an old one "The Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwarz. In it he talks about a one handed golfer who was better than most two handed golfers. He asked his secret and he said that he had found the right attitude and one hand would beat the wrong attitude and two hands any day. I read that some 25 years ago and have never forgotten it.

LAURA......LOVE YOUR POST!

I just had a sale meeting today talking about everything you mentioned and more. Attitude and showing up is the key. As well as 'shifting' when one needs too!

Love the picture....I will be sure to share this with our agents tomorrow.

Thanks, Anna Banana www.AnnaBananaRealty.com

Yep, you gotta show up and be ready for success! Love the cute doggie with the rose colored glasses!

Hi, Lara, some days showing up feels like 100% of the battle. Showing up may not guarantee your success, but not showing up will surely guarantee your failure. Let's all hang in there together.

my father always said 90% of his success was from just showing up.

APR

Love this post Lara. We all need this reminder. By not showing up we choose to fail. Thanks for sharing.

Lara, Love the picture life thru rose color glasses, and its doggie dog world LOL.... have a great and successful week.

Greg - yes, showing up is the first step!

Kim - just push yourself to get in gear.

Nannette - keeping everyone positive & motivated is a hard job sometimes.

Shirley - thnaks for stopping by.

Connie - I agree! Life is too short not to enjoy it!

Christine & Jennifer - true, postive thoughts and actions go hand in hand!

Deanna - life (and work) is what you make of it.

Marchel - it must have been a profound book to sty with you today.

Anna - thanks, I'm glad it was timely for you ;-)

Janna - thanks, I just thought that picture was too cute.

Richard - well said. NOT showing up does guarantee failure.

Ron - sounds like your father is a wise man.

Kate - I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Lynn - the picture seemed perfect for this post.

APR

Lara, you always assemble the cutest blogs that are succinct and full of spirit. Thank you!

This is now featured on the Optimist Group.

Thanks Mirela! You are very generous! I hope your new assistant is working out well ;-)

APR

Great advice, but my most important tool is my business plan. Without it, I would be lost. Zoey the Cool Cat is my second most important tool -- LOL.

Zoey the Cool Cat wondering why Russel won't play with her.

APR

Well it looks like I've found a new blog to enjoy !

I love how this was written and I'm such a 'rose coloured glasses' guy that this post appeals to me a lot :o)

... and boy your title is so much more important than many make it !!

Very nice Lara ! ... I'm in !!! ...your newest subscriber

Sheldon

APR

I am with you there! It's funny how things work sometimes. I have an occasional day where I don't feel like going to the office but do anyway... those are the days when great things have happened!

APR

Russel - having a plan is key, just ask Zoey!

Sheldon - you are too kind and I'm looking forward to getting to know you better :-)

Jared - you are so right. I had a day like that today!

APR

Dad always told me that if I didn't get started I'd never get done. I get started all the time, but doesn't seem I ever get done.

APR

Lara, this was a wonderful post and so true! Attitude is definitely every thing. Being positive and upbeat, as you mentioned, help not only in business but in all aspects of our lives.

PS. I also love the photo!

APR

Hi Lara,

Sometimes we can set the tone of the day even before we show up. I try to "make my bed and make my day." It doesn't always happen, but my day does seem better if I just start moving right off the bat! Thanks for the post.

Jack - I like that saying!

Lourdes - thanks! I thought it was really cute :-)

Travis - good point, you have to at least try.

APR

Hey, Lara.

You haven't shown up with a blog post in over two weeks. I hope it's because you're really busy helping people buy and sell real estate, but we do miss you! :)

JUL

Hey Lara-How is your summer going?

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