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Losing sight of the mission can lead to failure.

By Richard Weisser

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Richard Weisser Realty

August 19, 2012 10:08 PM

The precursor to accomplishment is purpose. In order to achieve, it is first necessary to define the ultimate goal.

It seems that lately it is harder and harder to remain focused on the mission at hand. Ancillary tangents continually reveal themselves and tend to pull us off course.

Distraction leads to diversion and that can be catastrophic. One must never lose sight of the satisfactory completion of any goal.

Because then, and only then, can the famous words be uttered:

“Mission accomplished!”

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Andrea Swiedler

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties - New Milford, CT

Realtor, Southern Litchfield County CT

Richard, you are so right. When I am pulled from my target I try to keep the original target in my sight, but it isn't always easy!

Aug 19, 2012 10:14 PM

Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty

Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL

Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Focus...maintaining the goal in sight always is key. Sometimes as real estate agents our job as seller's agent is to remind the seller to focus on the goal and not the iterations that do happen!

Aug 19, 2012 10:23 PM

Karin Lundeen

Keller Williams Realty - Denver Southlands - Centennial, CO

Realtor Centennial Homes For Sale

Hi Richard, Agreed,,, it is very easy to become distracted. Keeping our purpose (our "Big Why") on the top of our mind will help us stay focused. Beautiful picture!

Aug 19, 2012 10:29 PM

Cathy Criado

Criado Realty - San Antonio, TX

Making Real Estate Profitable

Richard, so very true! I am working with a business coach to build a company, and build some business. I recently wrote a blog on the topic - WHY. They WHY leads to the VISION leads to the MISSION. Good stuff!

Aug 19, 2012 10:31 PM

Fernando Herboso - Associate Broker MD, & VA

Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties - Clarksburg, MD

301-246-0001 Serving Maryland, DC and Northern VA

Remaining focus in this society is very hard. . .being aware of it is a great start

Aug 19, 2012 10:31 PM

Lisa Von Domek

Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX

....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Good morning Richard,

Staying focused requires dedication, and it may not be easy but the rewards are worth it!

Aug 19, 2012 10:40 PM

Steve and Jan Bachman

RE/MAX Gateway, Reston, Herndon, Ashburn, Sterling, Fairfax - Herndon, VA

Realtors - Northern Virginia

Good one Richard. I often feel like I need to be tied to the goal and pull myself toward it as it drifts down stream.

Aug 19, 2012 10:41 PM

Maria Morton

Platinum Realty - Kansas City, MO

Kansas City Real Estate 816-560-3758

Richard, ancillary tangents seem to multiply infinitely as the day progresses.

Aug 19, 2012 10:43 PM

Richard Weisser

Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA

Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Andrea...

There are so many thing pulling at us every day. I don't know how we keep it all together on those days! THX.

Gary...

It is so easy to obsess over minutia. And in the end, all it can do is kill the deal. Thanks so much.

Karin...

Thanks for the kind words. I always try to choose a photo that helps make the point!

Cathy...

And if we lose sight, we are right back at square one. Thanks for jumping in.

Fernando...

It gets harder every day. Thanks my friend.

Aug 19, 2012 10:44 PM

Ralph Janisch ABR CRS Broker

Janisch & Co. - Conroe, TX

Selling Northwest Houston to good people like you!

Gotta agree Richard. Focus on the goal and never waver or you'll never achieve the Mission Accomplished goal.

Aug 19, 2012 11:07 PM

John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM

Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Wise reminder Richard.

Aug 19, 2012 11:13 PM

Charlie Ragonesi

AllMountainRealty.com - Big Canoe, GA

Homes - Big Canoe, Jasper, North Georgia Pros

Eye on the prize, comes to mind. Great photo Richard. As usual I enjoyed the post

Aug 20, 2012 12:51 AM

Suzanne Strickler

Realty Mark Associates - Havertown, PA

School is never out for the Successful.

Richard ~ Some ancillary tangents in my day are people who are being paid to help me get to the goal, telling me why they can't do their part. Focus and perservere are right on.

Aug 20, 2012 02:00 AM

Kim Peasley-Parker

AgentOwned Realty, Heritage Group, Inc. - Sumter, SC

Richard this is so true and so timely on this Monday when I am struggling to remain focused. I wrote a to do list and that is my road map today. It will set me up for the remainder of the week.

Aug 20, 2012 02:40 AM

Chris Ann Cleland

Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA

Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Staying focused on goals is such an important thing for us to do in life and in business. And being sure we have common goals with the ones we are in personal or private relationships with is criticial.

Aug 20, 2012 04:19 AM

William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

In my world they are uttered at closing when the closer says done and I see a smile on my clients face!

Aug 20, 2012 11:49 AM

Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Richard, It is hard to stay focused with all the distractions and fires we have to put out.

Aug 20, 2012 12:59 PM