Our Journey Continues...It isn't always easy.
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My training call is every Thursday at 3pm, with the exception of once a month. When I get off the phone, I have homework to do and pride myself on completing it before the following Thursday. Well, all I can say is that this was a tough week. I am not going to bore you with all the details, just know... It was REALLY a tough week. Are you getting the picture yet? LOL

I have been learning how to change my way of thinking. Not just in business, but also as a person. The whole thinking creates action which gives us our results thought process. I can tell you that it is true. Mentally I had so much happening that I didn't accomplish anything of real substance except for putting two properties under contract. My thinking process had been altered and it was my fault. I let my surroundings make my week unproductive.

Ok, for some two contracts would be a fantastic week. That part was great. However, here is where I let things get out of control. It is "The Secret", the law of attraction. There was a lot of negative vibes around me this week and I was roped in. It was weird this time though, it was different than any other way I have ever been roped in. I became angry. I couldn't understand why people can't understand how we think, how we act, or that who we associate with all effects our direction and and who we become. Is it that hard? For some, it is.

The entire week, I just felt beat down. I felt like everyone was trying to destroy everything I have been working so hard to live by and the changes that I have been trying to implement.

I really needed my Thursday call with Katerina. I somehow missed an email from Katerina needing to change the time of our call. So, since I didn't know better, I called at 3pm, straight up. Her and Nestor were heading out the door. Sigh, I needed the call and it had to wait. That is when it happened. A realization...No one had ruined my week, but me! I put myself in that situation, I allowed those people to beat me down. I allowed their negativism to bring me down from my three week high. What was I thinking? How could I let this happen? I am still human....lol

Just a few minutes ago, I hung up the phone from Katerina. We spent our hour talking about a mixture of things, but I did something that I have never done before with anyone, not even my husband. I opened up and shared some things from growing up that was really painful, but yet it allowed Katrina to figure out where some of my thoughts come from. It felt good to share this with her, I felt a weird kind of relief.

Katerina and I actually have quite a few things in common. I think that this is why I am so comfortable talking to her. We have the same point of view on a lot of subjects. We have similar issues with our children...lol What I like most though, she is very down to earth, understands that we all have things we have to deal with and most importantly isn't judgmental at all.

So I have my homework assignment for the week. I committed to doing something and she will hold me accountable to that.

My lesson learned this week: People can try and rain on my parade, but I am the only one who can allow it. From now on, they need to find a new parade.

 
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14 Comments on The Journey Continues...It isn't always easy!

Brande- What a great way to put in words what was going on this week in relation to how you chose to react and then realized that your attitude is up to you. You can ALWAYS choose your attitude. NO one can take that from you unless you allow them to. 

I am so grateful that you opened up your heart to me tonight. It helps me to coach you better. Understanding where you come from helps me to lead you to where you need to go and how. We all have limited beliefs and they all stem from our early childhood. We must get to them and through them in order to become as successful as we want to be. Thank you so much for sharing.

Yep, they need to find a new parade!  

04/18/2008 11:39 PM by Nestor & Katerina Gasset, Realtors® Wellington Florida Luxury Homes (International Properties and Investments, Inc.)


Hi Brande,

Great post.  It was a tough week; a really good week for our 1031 exchange operations, but a tough week.  I too have that beat up feeling, but it is a good beat up feeling.  It is all in how you look at it.

04/18/2008 11:56 PM by Bill Exeter (1031 Exchange Expert) (Exeter 1031 Exchange Services, LLC)


Brande- I'm glad to hear that you are able to make the change in the way you think! I know I struggle with it too. Keep hanging in there I know you will do amazing things. Katerina is great! I look forward to my coaching calls too. I'm glad she rescheduled on Thursday as I have been really sick this week and trying to focus would have been tough.

Best of luck! 

Scott 

04/19/2008 10:25 AM by Scott Cowan -Tacoma & Pierce County Area (Terry Wise & Associates)


You are right on with this as well! There are always those who will try to bring you down but they can try until the cowscome home with no success if we don't give them our power.

04/19/2008 11:38 AM by Rich Dansereau Loan Officer Knoxville TN (Home America Mortgage)


Great Post Brande. Everyone has those times and it is not what happens to us that matters, it is how we react to what happens! Good Job!

04/19/2008 01:58 PM by Stephen Luckett (ExecuHome Realty)


I always love your posts. I am a new agent and have found your posts inspirational..I am sorry to hear that you had such a hard time but glad you relized that no one can take away what you built but yourself. It is so easy to get wrapped up in others negativity and let it turn your thoughts. Keep on doing what you are doing and don't let anyone cut you down..

04/21/2008 11:09 AM by lisa clingan (REMAX GOLD)


Katerina - It was definitely a tring week, but now its a new week and things are looking up.  I bit the bullet on a couple of things that we discussed.  I had a real sense of pride today as I handled a couple of issues that were really bothering me on Friday when we talked.  I like the look people get when they cant believe what they are hearing...lol

04/21/2008 07:11 PM by Brande Bradford... South Metro Atlanta Luxury Living (Bradford Realty Group)


Bill - Usually, I THRIVE on being beat up, but it was a different kind of beat up.  The important thing is that it wont be happening again. 

04/21/2008 07:34 PM by Brande Bradford... South Metro Atlanta Luxury Living (Bradford Realty Group)


Scott - I hope your feeling better.  Being under the weather and trying to work can be tough.  Today I was thinking about this weeks call already, anxious for it to get here.  I think that by time this training ends, you and I will be doing some amazing things.

04/21/2008 07:37 PM by Brande Bradford... South Metro Atlanta Luxury Living (Bradford Realty Group)


Rich - LOL...til the cows come home. I love that saying.  Some people thrive on bringing others down and that really doesnt make sense to me.  I do know those are the people that I dont want to be around.  No more negativity.

04/21/2008 07:39 PM by Brande Bradford... South Metro Atlanta Luxury Living (Bradford Realty Group)


Stephen - Your right it is all about how we react to situations. I didnt do a very good job of it last week, but as I have said, it wont happen again.

04/21/2008 07:41 PM by Brande Bradford... South Metro Atlanta Luxury Living (Bradford Realty Group)


Lisa - Thank you very much, that is a well needed compliment.  Sometimes writing about the rough times can be pretty hard, but knowing that I am able to help even just one person makes it all worth it.  Now I am going to go and check out your blog :-)

04/21/2008 07:43 PM by Brande Bradford... South Metro Atlanta Luxury Living (Bradford Realty Group)


Brande, great post full of inspiration. We just did the 100 Days of Greatness in the office and several of us are meeting weekly to hold one another accountable. I have NEVER been more motivated. I'm glad you have connected in other ways with Katerina, God has a plan, I will always believe that!

04/21/2008 08:51 PM by Debbie Malone, RE/MAX, Lynchburg, Smith Mountain Lake, Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX 1st Olympic, ABR, e-PRO, ASP)


Debbie - He does indeed.  With our office being so small, there is not a lot of opportunity for team interaction, I do wish that was different.  However, I have such a unique opportuity that I will keep relying on AR for my inspiration.

04/21/2008 09:43 PM by Brande Bradford... South Metro Atlanta Luxury Living (Bradford Realty Group)


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