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Helping Each Other To Move Forward By Competing And Not Realizing It !

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Each of us moves forward because of our competitive nature.  Whether we want to admit it or not, we are always cognizant of those who are around us.  We are watching them just as they are watching us.  One does not need to be a seasoned agent to be competitive.  We can create our own competition by knowing who performs the same or similar tasks as we do. 

This does not only apply to business.  Competitive people seek competitors, no matter what the action may be.  The other day, Kathy Streib responded to a comment that I made sharing the fact that she weighs 109 pounds and lifts 145 pounds.  Well, if you don’t think that got me off my butt, you really don’t know me!!

I weigh 123 pounds and was lifting only 135 pounds. Today, I managed to lift 145 pounds, and now I’m on a mission.  Once I can do 8 to 10 reps with that weight, I’ll add two more discs.  I got it off the ground, and now I’ll work on the repetitions for the next two weeks. I lift every other day but workout every day.  Now, I have Kathy Streib pushing me forward!!!

Competitive people can compete with anyone, at any time and from any distance. Now, I’ve convinced a friend here to compete with me to keep me moving forward. These are goals that keep me energized.

We do this with business, too.  It actually makes doing business fun.  I do it to assist the peeps for whom I market to keep them moving forward.  When it comes to business, I do this without mentioning it to others.  I just stay focused and aware of what’s happening in my marketplace. 

There’s a keen awareness of where the players are at all times. Having a firm handle on the current activity of others, and the future subdivisions that we have in the works, creates the fuel to keep us moving and ahead of the competition.

Just a thought for the moment….

And thanks Kathy for pushing me forward!!!

 

             

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Barbara Todaro, Great Grandmother to Caleb, Santino, Aiden and Gianni       

Todaro Team - Retired

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Comments (65)

Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Hi David Baker Laveen Realtor & South Phoenix Realtor I had to chuckle....believe me, I fully understand the importance of form....and I have a trainer who makes sure I keep that good form.... 

Aug 30, 2016 09:57 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Barbara

Being pushed in the right direction may just the thing to get us over the finish line and into the winners circle.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Aug 30, 2016 10:40 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Barbara

Great post . . . . Congratulations of the feature.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Aug 30, 2016 10:42 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Barbara- Larry went back to the gym a few weeks after his rotator cuff surgery.  He does his legs, the bicycle, and his left arm.   Everything helps!

 

 

Aug 30, 2016 10:45 AM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Barbara Todaro - learned something recently: Competition is GOOD! The comparison is NOT!

And knowing you, I know you always strive to be successful - in anything you do! Should I say, you are my inspiration?

Aug 30, 2016 02:10 PM
Ginny Gorman
RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI
Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

Didn't know Kathy was such a weight lifter too, Barbara...you too push each other greatly!

Aug 30, 2016 08:49 PM
BARB KELLEY
NextHome Realty Center - Cypress, TX
The 'Golden' Experience Team!

WTG! I've always believed in hanging with people who make me better, whether in a sport, personal life or business. And you're so right, if we don't have health, we are missing out. As I get older, I see things differently, but have always believed in friendly competition!

Aug 31, 2016 04:56 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Competition breeds a competitive spirit.  We do it when chasing clients for listings, and it is for me that way on the golf course  well.

Aug 31, 2016 06:43 AM
John Wiley
Fort Myers, FL
Lee County, FL, ECO Broker, GRI, SRES,GREEN,PSA

Barbara, thanks for sharing how competition can motivate us.

As long as we remain true to who we are and not try to become someone else, we will rise together.

Thanks

Aug 31, 2016 06:46 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

thanks so much, everyeone, for your nice comments....

Aug 31, 2016 07:18 AM
Melissa Spittel
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Westminster, MD
"Achieving Results Together "

Competitive people definitely liked being "pushed" to reach that new level.

Aug 31, 2016 09:23 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Melissa E. Spittel ...Amen, sista.....

Aug 31, 2016 09:26 AM
Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

Barbara Todaro You are an inspiration to so many here and I believe each one of us is competitive to ourself.  It's just inside of us wanting to burst forth!  I've always been competitive ... and find that when I reach a goal -- I want to climb higher and higher and higher.  And if I reach the top, and I want to fine tune and keep getting better.  It's the entreneural spirit!  And you are definitely a positive influence that keeps all of us on our toes!  Thanks!

Aug 31, 2016 11:33 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

thanks, Diana Dahlberg I think you're well on your way to soaring with the eagles....

Aug 31, 2016 07:48 PM
Diana Dahlberg

You just made my day!!!   Thanks Barbara Todaro 

Sep 01, 2016 04:21 AM
Barbara Todaro

and I'm sure you make the day for many others who surround you Diana Dahlberg ... you have a great day, girl!!

Sep 01, 2016 04:25 AM
Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

I have a bit of a competitive nature too, Barbara Todaro ... honed by living in a household with 3 very competitive brothers.  I know exactly where you're coming from ...

Congrats on meeting your first goal ... cheering you on to the next one ...

Gene

Sep 01, 2016 03:04 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

thanks, Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi I can use all the backing I can get!!!

Sep 01, 2016 04:00 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Congratulations on your feature recognition. This is a good story to share.

I took a long walk this morning but should also be lifting some weights!

Sep 02, 2016 12:20 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Roy Kelley buy 2 small 2.5 pound weights and hold one in each hand while you're walking.... 

Sep 02, 2016 12:30 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Hi Barbara.  There's no stopping you and what you're capable of.

Jan 08, 2017 04:34 PM
Barbara Todaro

Oh, I'm sure I'll hit a wall at some point!!! I'd like to go to 300 pounds....

Jan 08, 2017 04:48 PM
Sheila Newton Team Anderson & Greenville SC
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - C. Dan Joyner - Anderson, SC
Selling the Upstate since 1989

do you do crossfit? I love it!! I workout with crossfit 4 days a week and then usually go hiking or something like that over the weekend. :) keeps the stress down to workout! and yes, i'm very competitive

Jan 08, 2017 06:15 PM