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Dreams, Goals, Vision, and Planning for 2018

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Real Estate Agent with Front Gate Real Estate Broker 11085

It's the last day of January, the last day to enter Debbie Reynolds challenge, Making 2018 the Best Year Yet, and this is me, sliding into home plate at the last possible moment with my dreams, goals, and vision entry.

sliding into home plate

December and January have been busy months, and I'm thankful for the carryover of real estate business to keep the momentum going into the new year. We are 31 days into 2018, and if you haven't done so, now is the time to define the dreams, goals, and vision and decide how to achieve your goals. Anyone can SET goals, but putting a plan into action takes preparation.

 

These are MY goals to make 2018 the Best Year Yet!

 

Goal #1: Buy an investment property

 

It's time to invest in another rental unit. Brandon has a need for good rentals, and I have access to the inventory, have the knowledge and experience to make an enlightened purchase, have access to contractors, and know the bankers by name. This plan should become a reality within the first six months of the year.

 

Goal #2: Get Organized!

 

This goal is probably harder than anything I've ever attempted, but I'm going to give it the old college try. My "plan" to achieve this goal is to make a written plan, my "to-do" list, and to take bites out of that list at every opportunity. It encompasses every aspect of my life, from personal, to social, to business, and if it means less time with the television and more time in quiet reflection, so be it. Which leads me to Goal #3.

Business Plan from Pixabay

Goal #3: Be Relevant

 

Be relevant! Live in the moment, be significant to your family and friends, be AWARE and available to those in your life who rely on you. Do not busy yourself with busy work but make TIME for your loved ones. Engage in SOCIAL activity. Go to dinner. Invite friends over. Date your spouse. Hug your kids. Buy the ice cream. Pet the dog. Make the phone call. Reconnect. Live your life. Toss the clutter. Welcome new friends into your circle.

 


 

I have my business goals and am working full time selling real estate in the Brandon, Madison, and Flowood market. These goals are of a personal nature and are written to keep myself accountable.

It is an entry to Making 2018 The Best Year Yet - An ActiveRain Challenge.

 

Comments(13)

Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I really like your Number 3. Making time for the important things and relationships is a must. Thanks so much for sahring and wish you much success in 2018.

Jan 31, 2018 08:01 PM
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Pat, 

Your goals are really set and you have a good balance between personal and work! Here is to 2018 for you!

Feb 01, 2018 01:51 PM
Diana Zaccaro Broker Associate
ZOOM Realty Group - Cocoa Beach, FL
"The Accidental Blogger" Cocoa Beach, Florida

Pat,

I see what you mean...our to do lists are very similar. Hope we can both accomplish everything this year!

Feb 01, 2018 09:12 PM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Pat Starnes, Brandon, MS this is a great list of goals and I have no doubt that you will complete each one this year!

Feb 02, 2018 07:47 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Pat

I think being organized is so important and many of us likely can improve in that arena. But I especially like your 3rd goal about being relevant! I have no doubt you will succeed at all 3!

Jeff

Feb 02, 2018 09:11 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Pat, sounds like some achievable goals you have defined for 2018.   Even when we are super busy, you have to make time to spend with loved ones! 

Feb 03, 2018 07:33 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Pat love goals one and three, goal number two is a bit hard to do at least for me:)Endre

Feb 03, 2018 08:45 PM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

All of you goals are worthy endeavors, but I too vote for what's behind Door Number Three!  I know you're going to be successful at all three. 

Feb 04, 2018 09:37 AM
Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty
Front Gate Real Estate - Brandon, MS
601-991-2900 Office; 601-278-4513 Cell

Endre Barath, Jr. and Jeff Dowler - I struggle with organization. It's probably my weakest attribute. Good thing I work well under a deadline!

Feb 04, 2018 02:13 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Pat Starnes, Brandon, MS - These are some serious goals! It is good that you stopped to write them down and plan to put them into action. I wish you all the best! #3 sounds like a winner! It gives you a reason for living!

Live well! Love always! Listen to the heart!

Feb 06, 2018 07:29 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much for sharing some of your goals for 2018.

Make this your best ever year.

Feb 07, 2018 04:48 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

#3 is your most important, that you will remember, you may not remember how cleaning up made you feel but you will remember the smile on a loved ones face. Hope you acheive and surpass your goals for 2018.

Feb 09, 2018 07:10 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Pat, great goals and I hope you are successful in meeting your goals for 2018.

Mar 04, 2018 07:10 PM