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RUNNING THE RACE OF REAL ESTATE ~ 10 TRAINING STEPS

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Beam & Branch Realty TREC #547752

RUNNING THE RACE OF REAL ESTATE ~ 10 TRAINING STEPS

Running the Race

As I am out on the running trails logging mile by mile, I have a lot of time to think and contemplate.  One of the analogies that I find with my running is how it completely relates to my business in real estate.  Hang with me for a moment and I think you will see where this is going.

As in any discipline in life, there are certain steps that can help you get where you are going.  Real estate is the same.  The 10 training steps that help me along in my career are as follows:

1.  The Warm Up - Getting up each morning with a purpose.  Take a little "me" time to   prepare for the day.

2.  Training - Decide what you need to do for that day and then get after it.

3.  Cross-training - What new skills must you learn and use to take yourself to the next level?

4. Proper Nutrition - The proper feeding of the brain is a must.  Which educational courses, books to read or designations would fuel your business?

5.  Prioritize - As with exercise, if you don't make it a priority it just won't happen.  What things in your business need top priority.  Take a minute to make a priority list.

6.  Plan - What are you goals and how do you plan to get there.  So important for your personal and professional goals.

7.  Execute - Knowing what you need to do each and every day and then making them happen is key!  Get it done!

8.  Race - Great performances come from proper training. 

9.  Finish Line - Never, ever quit.  No matter how tough the race becomes, visualize the finish line and get yourself over it.

10. Rest & Celebrate - All of the above training tips mean nothing without this very important step.  You must rest and you must celebrate the good things in your life!

No matter what, enjoy the race that is in front of you.  Celebrate every mile!  There will be bumps in the road so hang in there and navigate safely and strongly!

 

 

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Comments(27)

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Paula, Good physical strength and training does help one's business.  It' having the discipline in both that creates success by keeping our eye on the goal/prize.

May 02, 2013 08:58 AM
John G. Johnston
John G. Johnston & Associates, LLC - Westcliffe, CO
An Exclusive Buyer's Agent ~ Westcliffe, CO

Paula  I used to run marathons and still run 5-6 miles 3-4 times a week.  Back in 1996 I did 4 marathons in 4 months...I'm truly blessed with a low IQ!  My daily runs allow me the time to plan my day.  I never listen to the radio or iPod anymore.  I guess I'm saying I'm in this for the long haul.  Enjoy the runs.

May 02, 2013 09:09 AM
Brad MacKenzie
Brad MacKenzie - Duxbury, MA
Turning Houses into Homes on the South Shore

They say that almost all successful realtors work out and exercise, so maybe there's some feedback effect. Then again, I know some successful realtors who haven't exercised in years!

May 02, 2013 10:01 PM
Wayne Johnson
Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper REALTORS® - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio REALTOR, San Antonio Homes For Sale
Paula-Your list is a kind of general guide to being successful in many life activities- from jobs, to sports, and even human relationships.
May 03, 2013 03:30 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Paula, great analogies we do experience on a daily basis.    It is just like running a race!

May 07, 2013 10:47 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Paula. No. 10 is the one I need most these days. Have a Great Week!

May 07, 2013 12:51 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Paula, No wonder I am tired I am always running a hard race. Great post.

May 07, 2013 11:11 PM
Sajy Mathew
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lancaster, PA
Making your real estate dreams become a reality!

Applies to work and life.  Good post!

May 07, 2013 11:24 PM
Maria Morton
Platinum Realty - Kansas City, MO
Kansas City Real Estate 816-560-3758

Paula, I love the 10 steps analogy to running a race.

May 08, 2013 02:36 AM
Lisa Friedman
Great American Dream Realty - Essex, VT
35 Years of Real Estate Experience!

Paula, this is a great, comprehensive list.  It is especially valuable to newbies.  Nutrition, exercise, sleep and down time are all so important.

May 08, 2013 02:59 AM
Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED
RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

And knowing what type of race it is, is important too!  Is it a sprint, relay, long distance . . . hmmmm . . . you inspired me.

May 08, 2013 03:04 AM
Diane McDermott
Realtor®, GRI, Landis e2 Real Estate, LLC - Charlotte, NC
Charlotte NC Real Estate Market

Love the analogy Paula! Definitely excellent advice for running/fitness AND real estate, congrats on the feature :)

May 08, 2013 05:54 AM
Jane Chaulklin-Schott
TEAMCONNECT REALTY - (407) 394-9766 - Orlando, FL
TeamConnect Luxury Homes - Orlando, Florida, 32836
Paula, great analogy - as a whole and individually. Each point has merit on its own!! Thank you.
May 08, 2013 12:48 PM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I applaud the discipline you have on both fronts.  I'm a drive there, do whatever seems important at the moment kind of girl.  I wish I was a little more like you.

May 08, 2013 01:26 PM
Lora "Leah" Stern 914-772-4528
Coldwell Banker, 170 N Main Street, New City NY 10956 - New City, NY
Real Estate Salesperson

Paula, what a great analogy.  Sounds like a recipe for success in most things in life - notjust realesate or jogging.

May 08, 2013 01:40 PM
Christine Donovan
Donovan Blatt Realty - Costa Mesa, CA
Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M

Paula - I had never considered the symmetry between running and real estate until today.

May 08, 2013 02:22 PM
Eric Michael
Remerica Integrity, Realtors®, Northville, MI - Livonia, MI
Metro Detroit Real Estate Professional 734.564.1519

Paula, great list of things to do to Run the Race of Real Estate. The only thing I'd as is "time off." Something a lot of us don't do enough.

May 09, 2013 04:15 AM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Paula, I just read Carla Muss Jacobs post about running as a real estate anology.  Maybe it's only that I won't be doing any serious running for a while - I'm looking forward to walking!  But so much of what you have in this post hits the nail on the head.

May 10, 2013 11:03 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Paula - I love your post and inspiration. When I was a runner, I was happy.

I wish you all the happiness in the world, good health and much success.

Jul 25, 2013 01:11 PM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate
Paula, never thought about this..a great analogy on running the race.
Sep 01, 2013 01:31 AM