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Perfect Practice Makes You The Best

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty 0575737

PracticeA professional tip we can all learn from the music world whether it be from a band member or a child just starting out on an instrument:

           Perfect Practice Makes Perfect.

Yes we should practice, practice, practice in our work endeavors. But in practicing put good effort into making sure you are practicing well. Put your mind into it and with each practice get better. Don't be a slouch with your practice.

In practicing, the next perfomance is even better than the previous one. People will be coming to you to hear that sweet music.

You are the Maestro.

Comments (29)

Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Hi Gary-So very true. All I would add is Perfect practice makes perfect "performance"  <SMILE>

Apr 27, 2009 10:37 AM
Fran Gaspari
Patriot Land Transfer, Inc. - Limerick, PA
"The Title Man" - Title Insurance - PA & NJ

Gary,

Short post, but Strong point...!!! Improving as we go should come naturally...!!! Thanks,   Fran

P.S. I always describe myself as a 'practicing' Catholic...!!! :)

Apr 27, 2009 10:46 AM
Toula Rosebrock
Diane Turton, Realtors, Forked River, NJ - Lacey Township, NJ
Broker/Sales Associate, Realtor, Lacey Township,

ToulaRosebrock,comHi Gary:

Great message.

Practice does make perfect!

Have a wonderful week.

Apr 27, 2009 11:52 AM
John Cannata
214-728-0449 http://TexasLoanGuy.com - Frisco, TX
Texas Home Mortgage - Purchase or Refinance

Nice!  You always hear 'practice makes perfect'... but its actually practicing perfectly that makes you perfect.  You can practice something all day long... if its wrong to begin with, its wrong in the end.

Apr 27, 2009 12:41 PM
Susan Mangigian
RE/MAX Preferred - West Chester, PA
Chester & Delaware County Homes, Delaware and Ches

I always tell Max this.  Even the most gifted athlete practices every single day.  The most gifted musician practices every single day.  How else to stay on top?

Apr 27, 2009 12:54 PM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired

After 20 years, I know for a fact I am still practicing and on many days, it is not the perfect practice like it should be.

Apr 27, 2009 01:23 PM
Kristin Moran
Owner - RE/MAX Access - KristinMoran@Remax.net - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio,TX - Real Estate - 210-313-7397

You totally reminded me of a song my little sister used to sing "practice makes perfect, practice makes perfect, the longer I practice than better i'll be".  Maybe this is popular in the music world (I wasn't in!), my sister used to practice piano & sing it ALL THE TIME!  :D

Apr 27, 2009 01:57 PM
Sally Dunbar
Lyon Real Estate, Fair Oaks CA (Sacramento Area) - Fair Oaks, CA
Fair Oaks Realtor - Fair Oaks Homes for Sale

Had you noticed I have been ignoring my guitar lately, or what?

Apr 27, 2009 02:03 PM
Mara Hawks
First Realty Auburn - Auburn, AL
Inactive-2012 REALTOR - Homes for Sale Auburn Real Estate, AL

Practicing real estate means doing our very best every day.That little girl has a ton of cuteness ! And I don't think she practiced to get to be a perfect example of cuteness :-)

Apr 27, 2009 02:25 PM
Eileen Hsu
Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Manhattan, NY
LICENSED REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON

Gary, I always appreciate your uplifting post and very suitable photographs! Practice does makes it perfect!

Apr 27, 2009 02:34 PM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

I've always wanted to play the piano, but lost a finger as a child, and never did as I was embarrassed as a child. You know how children can be somewhat mean to other children.  But I am planning to take lessons, and will heed your advice...i shall be the Maestro.

Apr 27, 2009 02:42 PM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

What a little sweetie!  If she's starting now, she's gonna be great when she grows up.

Apr 27, 2009 03:43 PM
Karen Anne Stone
New Home Hunters of Fort Worth and Tarrant County - Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth Real Estate

Gary:  Sure, practice makes perfect.  But... I know some agents who have been practicing so long... and they are still afraid to go on a listing.  The best way to practice... is to just go out and do it.  Then... reflect on your performance, and then go out and do it again.  Take care...

Apr 27, 2009 05:34 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Gary,

Practice does make perfect..if you have read the Outliers 10,000 hours to be exact! Thanks for making this short but poignant point!

Apr 27, 2009 08:57 PM
Connie Goodrich
Keller Williams Realty - McKinney, TX
CRS ABR (McKinney Realtor)Texas

Just had that discussion last night with a client.  How if you don't use it you lose it.  You must keep the blade sharp by practice even when you feel you are well versed you must keep in constant tune up.  Great thoughts!

Apr 28, 2009 12:44 AM
Sharon Paxson
Sharon Paxson, Realtor® EQTY Forbes Global Properties - Newport Beach, CA
Newport Beach Real Estate

So true, so true. Everyone is the maestro of their own performance, and with practice each performance improves.

Apr 28, 2009 02:43 AM
Marchel Peterson
Results Realty - Spring, TX
Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro

Gary, in a word that is how you get to Carnegie Hall, practice, practice, practice!!

Apr 28, 2009 09:51 AM
Ryan Shaughnessy
PREA Signature Realty - www.preasignaturerealty.com - Saint Louis, MO
Broker/Attorney - Your Lafayette Square Real Estate Partner

Gary - Same with sports... we play like we practice.  Good tip for sales training... If you never practice your skills, they won't improve.

Apr 28, 2009 10:41 AM
Carol Culkin
Diamond Partners Inc - Overland Park, KS
Overland Park Residential Real Estate

Gary - Practice not always makes us perfect, but it does allow us the satisfaction of knowing we've tried.

Apr 28, 2009 11:30 AM
Virginia Hepp - Mesquite NV REALTOR
Desert Gold Realty - Mesquite NV Homes For Sale - Mesquite, NV
Mesquite NV Homes and Neighborhoods - Search MLS

Practice makes perfect, but we have to learn from out mistakes.  Nice here on AR, we get a chance to learn from other's mistakes.

Apr 30, 2009 05:07 PM