Our lives are full of unexpected events. Once in a while something happens that you have no control over and it hits you, knocks you down and all you can do is eventually get up and move forward. Something like this happened to me this week. It wasn't a physical blow or anything significant to produce the outcome.
To elaborate, I was with Coldwell Banker Greenbrae office for nine years. I grew comfortable in my little cubicle. I set up my office, which gradually started to resemble my own home. Besides the usual office equipment, the printer the laptop, the supplies, I had photos of my kids, my favorite bamboo plant and my feng shui mirror. Stuff accumulated regardless of constant purging and cleaning. Most of all I was surrounded by wonderful group of agents and office staff that felt like a family to me. I lived close to my office and often walked to work. How much more comfortable can one get?
But in the brink of a new year, while cleaning my deck, I realized I've gotten too comfortable, too content. My office environment became an extension of my home and when I got there, there was nothing to motivate me to work hard, to make calls, to really sink my teeth in and work. I realized that in order for me to change I needed to get out of my comfort zone and simply get out of the environment I created. Despite the fact that I grew found of the people I work with, the wonderful caring and incredibly dedicated group of agents, I made up my mind to move out. At first I did not know where I will end up. I must admit I felt as if the rug was pulled under me and fear gripped my heart. I was sad to leave and yet I knew I needed to do it.
I made some calls and visited other companies. Once I make up my mind nothing can stop me. Personally, I dislike change. I realized that in order for me to move forward in my real estate carrier I needed to get out of my own way, to get out of comfort zone and hit bottom before I can change and start re-creating my business and get ready to kick 2007 sluggishness and hopelessness. I purged and threw away files and paperwork I was holding on to with hopes of future business. I gathered working files and gather all my equipment. I am moving forward.
I am starting a new year with renewed energy and commitment. I am truly excited to connect with my past clients and let them know about my new office, my new home for my business. I will miss the comfort and the closeness and the people, who for the most part became my dear friends. I am sure I will see them out on the field, at the open houses and various real estate association meetings. The only thing is constant is change. Change is inevitable. Welcome change, embrace it. Only in retrospect we realize that it all works out for the better when we change or something happens that changes us forever. I will always be grateful for the experience and the growth.
I am wishing you a renewed energy, positive outlook and many blessing in 2008!
Victoria Wells
415-710-4090
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