Analyzing Change

 

Change is constant! Isn't that what we are told? So if it's a constant event in our lives, why is it so hard? The problem is that normally there is a choice that comes with the change.

*Should we move
*Should we start college/training
*Should we change careers
*Should we marry this person

Whatever the change....when there is an accompanying choice, then the result becomes our responsibility. Yikes, that's a lot of pressure!

I'm willing to bet that no one will make a comment which says: "I only decide based on how much money I can make." But that said....many decisions are made that way, certainly business decisions. We really can't move ahead in our business without taking those uncomfortable steps which will bring us more financial success.

Sure....or course....money isn't everything. It's the one thing we like to add to our lives when everything else is going well. But would you work some place where you enjoyed everyone's company, but never made a sale? Well...."work" wouldn't be the right word, would it? Of course not. But is a huge pipeline the only reason you work also? Hopefully not.

We make decisions every day based on the entirety of our lives. I use a transaction coordinator because she makes my business life more pleasurable....improves the qualify of my business day. You could argue that that makes me money, because I can focus on other things. But since I don't work 24 hours a day...she allows me to spend my evenings with my family, instead of hunting down paperwork.

Major changes require more thought and research. Sometimes it just boils down to a gut feeling...that's ok too. Often those are the best decisions. Too much analysis can keep us from moving at all, stagnate.  I like to face a change/choice by really thinking about the entirety of the decision, personally and professionally.

 

 

 

KAREN FIDDLER
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13 Comments on Analyzing Change

JUN
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"You can't solve a problem by condemning it." Wayne Dyer

 

Love and light,

Laura
8:32pm • #1
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Laura: True...but I don't see change as a problem?
8:35pm • #2
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I like your view.  I was taught the term "opportunity cost" and to view decisions for "what would happen if I do or don't do this" as opposed to the simple monetary cost.  The opporunity cost of NOT using the coordinator may mean less time with your family.  

It sounds as if we think along similar lines.
9:45pm • #3
JUN
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Karen, Those choices and trade-offs are something we're aware of in running our business the way we do.  It's why we have a preference for listings rather than buyers.  We could have more business (I'm sure) if we were more aggressive in certain areas, but that doesn't currently fit our life needs.  That could change, but for now we've got the balance we want.
3:36am • #4
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For some reason this post has pushed all other thoughts aside. I'm thinking that I need to do some reflecting myself.  I may be reading more into this than it really is, this is really resonating with me.

I'm featuring it in Bananatude.
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Mark: We do think the same way...and the costs can be non-monetary, typically are

Bliz: So you don't need any change right now...that's a nice place to be in. I'm glad.

Charita: I've done a lot of pondering of this right now. I have things going on which does bring change, and weighing options, analyzing. So I'm right there with you.
7:28am • #6
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Karen -- may you have the clarity of thinking and the necessary information to make the best possible decision in your current process.
8:49am • #7
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I like the way you think, Karen.  And, you're right ... over analyzing can often times immobilize us.  When it comes to making big decisions and change, I've often heard the phrase "Trust Your Gut."  Sometimes it's scary, but in the long run, always right on!
9:33am • #8
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Karen: Nice post!  It made me think that there is a huge difference between "making a choice" and "exercising judgment."  Thanks for sharing!  :)
10:26am • #9
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So true Karen, we can always count on change. Everyday, there's a new little decision that pops up, or a change in a familiar routine...how we handle it is the critical component.
10:33am • #10
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I'm with you. Not all change in our businesses revolves around money.  We can't chase around the almighty dollar.  There is way more to life than money.
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I liked the way you approached your discussion of analyzing change.  How we process and see the pros and cons of each decision is something that is important to really spend some time doing.
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