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Do You Reevaluate What You Do – or Do You Do The Same Old Thing?

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Real Estate Agent with Marc It Sold!

 Recently read an article by Jeremy Conway in Orlando Realtor Magazine entitled, “Are you ready to deal with frugal?”(pg. 13)  Personally, I think I lead a somewhat ‘frugal life.’  I generally don’t have an issue spending money, but don’t believe in throwing it away as well.  On the other hand, I occasionally go through my house and donate things that I haven’t used in a while instead of just collecting more stuff.  And that’s an interesting thing, because all it is – is just stuff!

 
This got me to thinking.  For some frugality would be a deprivation of sorts; to others it is a way of life.  For someone to make change like this, they’d need to reevaluate their life and what they are doing.  This led me to wonder how often people do this.  For some of us we probably do it fairly regularly; for others, I’m sure that they almost never wish to do this. 

 
Yes, it’s called introspection.  But what good is introspection if you don’t do anything with your so-called findings?  This extends throughout not only our personal lives, but our business lives as well.  

 
With our business model, we have to reevaluate consistently, or at least periodically, how we do things.  Why we are doing those things?  Are we getting the desired results out of what we are doing?  These questions are pertinent to our success. 

 
Today, I went to a mortgage market update class.  My intention in going was to be up to date on what’s happening within our industries.  I didn’t do this only for myself and my business, but feel that it is necessary for me to do this for my clients and my potential clients.  Granted, the material that was served didn’t fulfill me in the least.  But I did at least try to seek out more. 

 
But, let’s take this another step further.  Do you generally reevaluate your personal & business lives?  Are you doing the same old thing?  Are you getting the results that you wish?  Hasn’t it been stated that insanity is doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results. 

 
It appears to me that we are victims of rote, repetition, redundancy.  This appears to be human nature.  Whether we do this because it is easier or we are within our so-called comfort zone – I don’t know.  But it can be a hindrance to our advancement and achievements. 

 
Do you seek out to learn possibly new ways of looking at something or doing something - even simple little things?

 
I read blog posts daily looking to glean information; trying to learn something new or different.  And that’s part of it.  It’s the learning process.  Life is a learning process.  You have to continue to be open to learn new things or maybe even a different way to do something.  Otherwise – why?  Is it not for naught then?

Comments (16)

Bryant Tutas
Tutas Towne Realty, Inc and Garden Views Realty, LLC - Winter Garden, FL
Selling Florida one home at a time
Marc, It is very easy to get stuck in a rut. I too am constantly looking for different ways to do things or think about things. Continuing to grow keeps me motivated. And motivation is imperative in this difficult market.
Apr 30, 2008 09:55 AM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

.....insanity is doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results.

Gotta looooove change!   

Apr 30, 2008 10:24 AM
Jeannette Neerpat
CondoDomain.com - Coral Springs, FL
e-Pro Coral Springs/Parkland Real Estate
I love to learn new things. Which is why I love this site!!!!!!
Apr 30, 2008 12:20 PM
No Longer Active
Real Estate - Fallon, MT
I do a bit of both.... The creature of habit gets stuck in a rut but every so often I get a little crazy to mix it up.
Apr 30, 2008 12:54 PM
Marc Grossman
Marc It Sold! - Longwood, FL
GRI, Greater Orlando Real Estate Broker

BB - So absolutely true.  And unfortunately, being stuck in a rut in a market that we are in can also lead to something else - depression!  But the other thing is that I look at learning as personal growth.

Sally - Great song!  Yes, you gotta love change!

Jeannette - I agree with you AR is so great!  There is so much knowledge on this site, so much to learn and so much to give also.

Dan - Poor Sandra!  :)  But it's the mixing up that helps the creative juices and reinvigorates the soul. 

Apr 30, 2008 11:59 PM
Jason Sardi
Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC
Your Agent for Life
It's one of the reasons I love this business and this forum, I learn something new everyday.  They are a microsm of life itself!
May 01, 2008 06:45 AM
Marc Grossman
Marc It Sold! - Longwood, FL
GRI, Greater Orlando Real Estate Broker
Jason - Absolutely, my friend!  But you have to be open to learning, that is unfortunately is what is at issue with many.  You, I know differently. 
May 01, 2008 06:58 AM
Utah Dave
UtahDave.com Neighborhood Experts - South Jordan, UT
Homes for Sale - Utah

Exactly right.  We all are creatures of habit. The power of habits is vital for us to be successful.  I think you hit it right on the head though.....are we evaluating our habit creation regularly that it brings us success.....or are we stuck in a rut because we dont evaluate consistently.

May 01, 2008 12:51 PM
Marc Grossman
Marc It Sold! - Longwood, FL
GRI, Greater Orlando Real Estate Broker
Dave - That's exactly it! 
May 02, 2008 12:22 AM
"The Lovely Wife" The One And Only TLW.
President-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc. - Kissimmee, FL
Marc... Doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results is the definition of insanity :) TLW...ROAR!
May 05, 2008 09:30 AM
"The Lovely Wife" The One And Only TLW.
President-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc. - Kissimmee, FL
Marc... Doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results is the definition of insanity :) TLW...ROAR!
May 05, 2008 09:30 AM
"The Lovely Wife" The One And Only TLW.
President-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc. - Kissimmee, FL
Marc... Doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results is the definition of insanity :) TLW...ROAR!
May 05, 2008 09:30 AM
"The Lovely Wife" The One And Only TLW.
President-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc. - Kissimmee, FL
You now have... My permission to... Marc it redundant :) TLW...ROAR!
May 05, 2008 09:31 AM
Marc Grossman
Marc It Sold! - Longwood, FL
GRI, Greater Orlando Real Estate Broker
TLW - You are just too cool! And definitely a trip!!
May 05, 2008 10:08 AM
"The Lovely Wife" The One And Only TLW.
President-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc. - Kissimmee, FL
Gotcha :)
May 05, 2008 10:44 AM
Judy Greenberg
Compass - Long Grove, IL
Compass- Long Grove -Buffalo Grove

Marc, sometimes I change my routine just a little bit since I hate being in a rut.  If you go to starbucks everyday- you can miss one day and go to Dunkin Donuts, or if you go 1/2 hour later- you may run into a new person that you haven't seen in a long time.  By the way friend- when did you start writing again.  I miss you

May 09, 2008 02:18 PM