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Everything in perspective.

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Real Estate Agent with DaltonWade Real Estate Group SL3205993

I guess the greatest sales trainer I have had the opportunity to learn from was Tom Hopkins .He has certain things that he feels are super important and in his seminars you are required to memorize them one such Idea is -"-I will do the most constructive thing possible at every given moment." Now that is powerful but how could anyone possibly do that?

The most productive thing for you, would not necessarily be the most productive for me, in fact I would almost bet on it .being productive doesn't necessarily mean knocking on doors or cold calling ,It can be some much needed rest and recuperation too. I know when the wolf is at the door it is almost a given you are going to working twice the hours, at a frantic pace whoa just a minute :the most constructive thing you may be needing to do, you could be overlooking. Remember your family; Could be a little chill time, could be in order, this summer. A weekend camping trip a couple days at a quiet bed and breakfast, Just enough to get your mind back on perspective and you back in the game .A little fresh air nice surroundings can help you realize what you've got, that is really special, can't be duplicated, and you really wouldn't want to miss out on. Then when you get back,; unleash the tiger

Dave Shriver.

Lisa Hill
Florida Property Experts - Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Beach Real Estate

I agree. I've never liked the verbiage of that particular philosophy.  I guess it's the definition of the word "productive". (I double checked it on dictionary.com) Everyone needs down time and it should be spent in whatever manner helps them to relax and gain some perspective. I personally gain perspective when I have done something completely unrelated to the problem. I tend to overthink things and don't gain answers until I've stepped away let things flow on their own. 

Lisa Hill

Jul 27, 2007 06:57 AM
Brian Schulman
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Lancaster PA - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster County PA RealEstate Expert 717-951-5552

David, I learned a lot from Tom Hopkins, too.  Especially the care he used in selecting just the right words.  I also loved the way he uses reflexive question endings.  Those are really helpful, aren't they? (LOL)

I have to agree with Lisa that I never cared for the verbiage of doing the "most productive thing" at any given moment.  Quite frankly, it produced stress in me... until I realized that the most productive thing in my life at any given moment was what I said it was, not what some sales trainer might tell me it was.

Jul 27, 2007 07:16 AM
Rosario Lewis
DDR Realty - Newburgh, NY
GRI, SRES - DDR Realty - Orange County, NY
It is important to remember that each of us has the ability to control our own lives. Unfortunately, not everyone consciously takes advantage of that fact. We blame outside influences for our stess and shortfalls instead of making adjustments in our lives to alleviate situations.
Jul 27, 2007 07:37 AM