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Key For Starting 2012 Off Right

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty 0575737

Man With Lamp On HeadOK, the major holidays are behind us as we enter deeper into the new year 2012. Thoughts of how to have a better professional and personal life for ourselves and those around us. Only WE can motivate ourselves to achieve what we want. But think of the

Key For Starting 2012 Off Right.

That key???   FOCUS

Keep those list of three items you are working on written down on a sheet of paper in your pocket. Think about them in the morning, at lunch and at night and ask yourself how you are doing as you go along? Do not pay lip service to your newly minted good thoughts or let them slip back into the recesses of your brain.

Take the lamp shade off your head. Party time is over. You can do it with a little

        F-O-C-U-S

Comments (26)

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Focus is definitely key to our success and staying the course will gain positive results. Happy New Year Gary, 2012 is already looking promising!

Jan 02, 2012 04:23 AM
Li Read
Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) - Salt Spring Island, BC
Caring expertise...knowledge for you!

Focus is the key to successful outcomes, always...the universe gives back exactly what we send out to it.

Jan 02, 2012 04:31 AM
Michael S. Bolton
Michael S. Bolton,Inc. - Zimmerman, MN
MN Appraiser

Great reminder Gary. Focus like a lazer is what I always say.

Have an AWESOME day!

 

Jan 02, 2012 05:33 AM
Connie Goodrich
Keller Williams Realty - McKinney, TX
CRS ABR (McKinney Realtor)Texas

Although the shade off the light may brighten things up some the focus needs to be clear so you can realize your vision for 2012!  Fun post and photo.

Jan 02, 2012 05:36 AM
Petra Norris
Lakeland Real Estate Group, Inc. - Lakeland, FL
Realtor, Lakeland FL Homes for Sale

Gary - such a little word which has such a big meaning for everyone.  Focus should be written on a sticky note pressed on the laptop.

Have a happy, healthy and prospeorus new year 2012 :)

Jan 02, 2012 05:53 AM
Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home is where the hearth is.

hey!  you told me that you deleted that photo!

Jan 02, 2012 06:12 AM
Peggy Wester
Realty Executives Integrity - Grafton, WI
Real Estate Agent Ozaukee & Washington County

Love this post -- short and sweet. And getting and staying focused is my main priority this year. Have a lot of ambitious goals set and the only way to achieve them is to stay focused. Happy 2012 to you!

Jan 02, 2012 06:50 AM
Marge Piwowarski
Phoenix AZ Horse Property - Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix AZ Horse Property, LLC

Gary, Take the lampshade off my hear and stopp hugging the cacti?  What am I gonna do for fun?

Jan 02, 2012 07:22 AM
Andrea Swiedler
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties - New Milford, CT
Realtor, Southern Litchfield County CT

Gary, I didn't wear a lampshade this year, those days are long gone. But I am trying to focus on things that will get me going, improve my business and bring me a bit of happiness along the way. That and remain positive, that is the most important thing of all.

Jan 02, 2012 08:28 AM
Carie Shapiro
North Shore Suburbs & Chicago Real Estate - Evanston, IL

It would be so much easier to stay focused if I didn't get so distracted all the time ....

Jan 02, 2012 08:38 AM
Jody Keating
Jody Keating Connective Realty,LLC, Bryan/College Station,TX - Bryan, TX
Broker/MM/Realtor, Bryan / College Station, TX

Great point Gary.....Now what was I going to say???? Focus, Jody focus!

Aw well I forgot.....Happy New Year Gary

:)

Jan 02, 2012 09:23 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Having a good plan for both your personal life and your business life is a good way to keep the focus.

Jan 02, 2012 10:45 AM
Judith Parker
ProStead Realty - Charlotte, NC
CRS, GRI, CMRS, Charlotte, NC

Happy New Year Gary and this is a very good post.  Be focused and take action on those items which we must focus on each day.  Have a great 2012!

Jan 02, 2012 11:21 AM
Christine Bohn
RE/MAX Professionals - Gainesville, FL
The Bohn Team, Gainesville FL

Happy New Year Gary!   I've got my goal card on my desk and in my planner.  I'm ready for our first office meeting at 9am tomorrow!

Jan 02, 2012 01:36 PM
Bobbie Smith
Stroudsburg, PA
570-242-1891

Mmmmm. Good point. That's the word for 2012 'FOCUS' Thanks.

Jan 02, 2012 01:46 PM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired

Hi Gary, Happy New Year. This is a great word F-O-C-U-S and I think we can all use it now and then, if not more often than that, LOL

Jan 02, 2012 02:26 PM
Ann Hayden 636-399-7544
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties-St. Louis Missouri - Des Peres, MO
SelectAnn.com

Gary,

FOCUS!!!  I think that is a great way to look at it!

Ann Hayden in Wildwood, MO

Jan 02, 2012 03:57 PM
Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan
Samson Properties - Bowie, MD
I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES

Gary I knew I could count on you to give me that word that I need today-FOCUS. FOCUS on those goals you have written out in your business plan. Thanks for the remainder. Happy New Year to you.

Jan 03, 2012 12:49 AM
LaNita Cates
REMAX of Joliet - Joliet, IL

Gary - I love it! I am CONSTANTLY clapping my hands saying "FOCUS, FOCUS" to my kids as well as to clients although laughing when they go "off the path".

Jan 03, 2012 02:47 AM
Steve Hoffacker
Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL
Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Gary,

Focus is one of the most important consepts in life - for success in any endeavor. :)

Steve

Jan 11, 2012 03:15 PM