Take the Initiative

Making a difference is very important in the business, and it takes initiative and creativity to do so. Thanks for the great advice Lou. 

It's great advice! We might not like change, but without it, we wouldn't be where we are today.

I was thinking today about being brave (something I had in an earlier blog post) and how much of a response that word got.  What is the definition of being brave?  I think taking the initiative is definitely one of them.

I have even seen negative change attract attention.

Proactive action looks good to most of the important influences in most situations I think. I say go for gold!

Lou, thanks for your reminder that the only constant in life today is change; the choice is ours to stay ahead of it and stay relevant.

"The only thing that remains constant in your life . . . . is change."

And we still forget that....

The wost decision is to not decide or take no action at all.   Move forward - even if it is a mistake, you can learn from it.

Change makes you flexible or rigid & I guess you choose how you want to react to it.  One good thing about AR is that we get to see the 'changes' somewhat earlier than the rest of the pack.  I think it's good that everyone here shares.

You have to take action ...the sooner the better. Even if you feel you are not 100% prepared in some cases.

If not for change - in the form of the Internet - I could not do what I do for a living. But I do admit that some of the changes make me crazy - especially when someone decides to fix things that weren't broken... my non-techie brain shorts out. 

Lou I believe that when Change is needed,one must do it. Changed Real Estate Brokerages this year in April 2013. I see the difference in me now and how it is already going to help me close out the year strong and start off 2014 even stronger. 

Being proactive in any situation keeps you in more control than being reactive.   Taking the initiative makes sense.

Being able to recognize opportunities and flexible to change directions or take action is a key element to changing your lifestyle. unfortunately, most people are reluctant to take action and therefore simply react and never reach their potential.

I learned when I was in Retail, to be "the FIRST". I still try that. If I'm not the first, then to be better than the first!

Thanks for that early morning pump! In the mortgage business change is eternal it seems. Every few months we brokers are faced with a new set of rules, many income reducing. One just has to not dwell on the negativity, but make revisions and move on. 

Being ready for change can be a very difficult thing since change is difficult for anyone. There is good change and bad change, but in real estate change is occuring and a tremendous pace where you have to be prudent in what changes you take on to do. There is only so much time in the day.

Lou we agree 100%.  We see the business going through a dramatic shift especialy with smartphone and tablet technology.