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The Not So Secrets of Success

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Real Estate Agent with Century 21 Redwood Realty

The Not So Secrets of Success!

I am always thankful of the opportunities that come my way and I thoroughly enjoy my responsibilities of mentoring the realtors that I work with.  From time to time, agents come to me and ask me "What am I doing wrong?  I can't seem to find success?".  They come to me defeated and need help in picking themselves back up.  This is why I am writing this blog.  I LOVE to see people be successful.  There is nothing better to me than guiding a struggling person on how to take charge of their destiny.  With that being said, I write this blog in love and truth because THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE!

Marsha Richards, a precious friend of mine and owner of "A Tea for All Reasons" is one of the most beautiful people that I know.  Her professional, polished image always impresses me.  She takes pride in her image and for that, she commands respect.  More importantly, her outside reflects her insides.  She is a woman of strong faith and solidly knows her place on earth.  She knows her personal identity and purpose for living.  I have had the pleasure of being Marsha's Realtor and I have seen her on good days and bad days.  We went through a 9 month short sale purchase together and a rocky roller coaster of a transaction.  On the worst days, she made her outsides look better than her insides felt.  On her moving day, her hair was fluffed, nails and makeup perfectly done, and outfit lovingly coordinated.  She is a convicted woman who chooses success through defeat.  What an honor it is to have her in my life.

Has our generation lost the ability to take charge of our personal appearances?  I believe that our sloppy, messy looking generation does not fully comprehend that professional appearance commands respect.  Has anyone tried shopping in Nordstrom, Saks, or Lord and Taylor while dressed in their sweat pants, hair in pony tail, in flip flops with your icky half painted toes exposed?  If you haven't, I'm sure you'd know the outcome.

With this being said, take some time today and reflect upon your life, who is around you and what you are putting out there in your unsaid, wordless image.  If you are seeking success and are failing, have you looked in the mirror lately?  Are you angry and frustrated all the time?  Make the choice to tackle your personal giants, forgive the unforgiveable and begin to pave your own path to success.  So go take a shower, put on your make up, and dress for success because you will always attract the people that are most like you. 

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Suzanne McLaughlin
Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael) - Saint Michael, MN
Sabinske & Associates, Realtor

I'd love to look polished and perfect all the time; however, when you are working on bank foreclosures, heels and polished nails don't really cut it.  Great post and nice tribute to your friend. 

Sep 17, 2010 03:42 AM
Jimmy Katz
Wynd Realty & Katz Realty Group - Alpharetta, GA
"REAL Solutions for Real Estate!"

when i work with clients i am polished.  when i am doing research or grunt work, its t-shirt and running pants for me

Sep 17, 2010 03:43 AM
Holly Weatherwax
Associate Broker, Momentum Realty - Reston, VA
A Great Real Estate Experience

What a nice post...you are right, people don't often understand the image they project.  Your friend, Marsha, sounds like a wonderful woman!

Sep 17, 2010 03:44 AM
Paula Hathaway, REALTOR, LBA
Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Southampton, NY
...A Local Expert in all The Hamptons

Cindy: This was the most perfect post for me to read right now---I normally am so careful about my appearance but today I had to drop my car of for it's 30K mile tuneup and I ran out of the house before 8:00 and instead of taking a loaner, I walked from the dealership to the office---a good 3 mile walk! As I arrived I felt hot, unkempt and not ready to face the public--so here I sit and after reading this great reminder of what I already know, I am going home to restart my day--after a shower and a new approach to my appearance I will be ready and able to face my customer/clients!!!

Sep 17, 2010 03:52 AM
Diane Friesen
Century 21 Coastal Realty Ltd. - Surrey, BC

Our appearance is our 'curb appeal'.   We are not only selling houses we are selling a professional service.   How can we be taken seriously when we are dressed unprofessionally.   When called for, there are 'jeans' and then there are 'jeans'.  

Sep 17, 2010 04:09 AM