Fall Season of Change ~ The Time Has Come

Fall Season of Change ~ The Time Has Come

As soon as I saw this challenge, I was inspired. There have been some changes that I have been contemplating for the last few weeks. I guess it is human nature to fear the unknown, but why does it take so long to change things you KNOW need to be changed? I guess there is some comfort in familiarity.

Over the last year I have spent many hours taking a good hard look at myself, my priorities and my business. I have realized that many of the things that I have not done have been due to fear. Fear of the unknown, fear of failing, fear of hurting someone’s feelings. I finally got my California Broker’s License this year after years of procrastination fear. Fear I did not have the proper education, fear of the chance of failing and fear that I just was not enough (smart enough, strong enough, any enough!) For years I told myself I could do it later or that I would get to it tomorrow. I blamed it all on procrastination. But when I actually sat down and took a good, hard look; fear stepped into the picture.

I look back on things over my life that have brought about change. Each experience involved some sort of fear! But in every situation, once I had conquered the fear or was forced to face the fear, the change was for the best!

My plan for change in this Fall Season of Change Challenge involves some difficult decisions. It will involve a fear of hurting people that are close to me. However, this plan is about making a change for me. It is for my betterment.

I have been working with a dear friend for years with my marketing and  web site. He has provided some great guidance, come up with some fantastic marketing and is fun to collaborate with. As a fellow entrepreneur and a source for many references, I have allowed for many rescheduled appointments, extension of projects and continuous prodding to get what I need completed. We have had discussions and there is always the promise to improve, but I seem to move further and further down the priority list.

Don’t get me wrong, I love the work when he completes it for me. We have the same positive energy and what we do come up with is nothing short of brilliant! But the big question is when. There is no one to blame but myself for allowing this to continue. I have to make a change. I know it will be difficult, but in order for my plan to move forward, I must have someone that supports my plan and understands my needs.

My plan is to improve my marketing and web presence. I will do this by currently evaluating what is working and what is not. It will require me to update and clarify my services in the Real Estate industry and provide clear and concise information to my target audience through technology. This must also include a clear plan to address my marketing campaigns and improve upon what is currently working. I need to take advantage of the remaining months in the year to organize and plan for the upcoming New Year.

The time has come. I will make a change. I will walk through my fear!