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Juggling . . . and Biz . #in

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Pareto Realty TN #251071

 

How do you keep all of the balls in the air?

How many balls can you juggle without dropping any?

If I were to toss one more ball into your routine every few rotations . . . and you reached your capacity . . . how would you decide which balls to drop, and which balls to keep juggling?

The reality is that once you exceed your juggling capacity, you run a high risk of dropping ALL of the balls . . .

and your show stops . . .

til you can gather your wits and begin the juggling anew.

Most of us are juggers in life . . . Whether it’s time, energy, money, relationships . . . It’s all juggling.

Juggling requires HIGH responsibility . . . and potential catastrophic consequences when things go awry.

Attention to priorities – FOCUS on what’s happening NOW with a good overall vision of the grande scheme is critical.

So . . . Casual coffee with a friend is on the calendar . . . Client surprises you by popping into town to see a few houses . . . You can’t do both (Don’t even TRY it) . . . Which one will it be?

No-one is going to judge your choice. What’s essential is that you think it through and make a CONSCIOUS choice . . . and COMMUNICATE effectively.

Do this wrong, and you potentially damage 2 relationships (Friend and client).

This is important stuff to consider as we enter our “Busy Spring Season.”

Don’t drop balls that matter by attempting to juggle too many.

Just sayin’

Best,

b

Posted by

Barry Owen

Founder
Principal Broker
Pareto Realty
Nashville, TN

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Lindsey Hasford
Edina Realty - Elk River, MN
Bringing you home...

I know which I'd like to be juggling, but the decision isn't always that easy. :) We live in a society where juggling is the norm.... and a practice that is to be expected. Busy, busy... says the girl that is blogging in front of the bird feeder trying to capture some better photos....

Feb 28, 2012 02:13 AM
House Hunt
HouseHunt.com - Huntington Beach, CA

This is where good communication really comes into play to keep both sides happy. Thanks for the post Barry!

Feb 28, 2012 02:17 AM
Li Read
Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) - Salt Spring Island, BC
Caring expertise...knowledge for you!

Wise words, indeed...choice is always with us!

 

 

Feb 28, 2012 02:40 AM
Jeff Reynolds
Utah Commercial Real Estate Connection - South Jordan, UT

Truer words were never spoken.  We must know our priorities and set boundaries that help us live within our own design.  Too many agents drop everything to chase after the deal and in the meantime destroy relationships with their family - who really ought to mean the most to them.  Wow, great post and food for thought!  I love the juggling metaphor.

Mar 08, 2012 12:13 AM
Barry Owen
Pareto Realty - Nashville, TN

Jeff - Glad to hear this struck a chord . . . Great minds . . . 

Mar 08, 2012 12:43 AM