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URGENT vs NEEDFUL

By
Real Estate Agent with Austin Texas Homes

 

 

WARNING: This post may be hazardous to your life pattern. It should be read in an environment where you can concentrate best. Putting this post into action may cause you to lose people in your life. Advance with Caution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 When we do not have a clear definition for Urgent and Needful we will always be ruled by the URGENT. The Urgent will always define itself.

People around you will tell you what is Urgent. Your anxiety and fears will tell you what is Urgent. Before you know it your TIME will be ruled by the Urgent. 

 

 

One of the best things you can do for your life is to zero in on things that are needful. Ask what  actions you need to take to Grow yourself and Grow your business. Dedicate your time to things that are needful. Those things that Will be the highest and best use of your time: Serving, Loving your family, planning for success. Let these things drive your decision making.

 

When we allow Urgent to define our daily, weekly, monthly and annual calendar we will be move without purpose in every direction. Our stress levels will be elevated, we will not accomplish the most needful things, primarily because we will be too busy putting out "fires". Too busy doing what is undefined but must be Urgent. Our calendar will be open for everyone to fill up. 

 

When you commit to do what is needful you will probably make a few enemies. Especially among those who have used your calendar to get rid of their duties. Take courage. In the long run it will pay off big time.

 

 

Mary Hutchison, SRES, ABR
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate-Kansas City Homes - Kansas City, MO
Experienced Agent in Kansas City Metro area

Thanks for the reminder...in this business, so much can be urgent, and pop up so fast just when we are trying to take a break!

Aug 04, 2013 10:44 AM
Ralph Gorgoglione
Metro Life Homes - Palm Springs, CA
California and Hawaii Real Estate (310) 497-9407
Well said; great post! Yes, focusing on the needful eliminates so much anxiety and stress in life. Hope you enjoy the day!
Aug 05, 2013 04:08 AM
Alan Kirkpatrick
Austin Texas Homes - Round Rock, TX
Alan in Austin

Mary and Ralph: Thanks for much for your comments and contributions to the post. Have a great week. 

Aug 05, 2013 04:54 AM