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Checking The List. . .

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Industry Observer CalDRE #01165532

 

Checking The List. . .

 

Like many of you, I am a list-maker.  While Santa has his routine, especially during this time of year, I am including things beyond the naughty and nice on my list of things-to-do plus experiences of manykinds to participate along with other priorities of the day/week/moment. 

 

Of course, we find what works best for each of us.  Some may find they can "keep" things in their head and use that information as needed.   There are those who  develop their lists through pen and paper.  Others find their bliss with technology.  I use a combination of methods depending on "task" for my list-making.  

 

Lists like life are often "works-in-progress".  


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Posted by

Michael Jacobs

 

CalBRE # 01165532

P. O. Box 587

Pasadena, CA 91102

Call/Text:  818.516.4393

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Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Michael I have been a list maker not just at Christmas but daily... and it has served me well over the past 25+ years:)Endre

Dec 07, 2020 10:01 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Michael.

Rarely do I leave the house without a list, either in my head or on paper.  I like a plan and I stick to it.

Dec 08, 2020 12:30 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good morning again, Michael. Although I use my computer and smart phone for most everything, I don't for my lists. I have to see that on paper. 

Dec 08, 2020 04:22 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Michael Jacobs - I have been disciplined to be a List Maker and it works for me! I find I accomplish more when I make a list that I wasn't even expecting. To rely on memory can sometimes be a drag and sometimes things that are really important get skipped. I shall remain a List Maker!

Dec 08, 2020 04:26 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I hope that my visiting California in January is going to still be on the list.  With all this talk about California shutting things down, it has me a little worried.

Dec 08, 2020 05:03 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

 

Endre Barath, Jr. - it seems my list-making of many kinds goes back decades.

James Dray - I may not always "stick" to it each day but they are certainly present in one form or another.

Nina Hollander - there is something special for me as I cross off items from my to do list even when those items may be held in my brain.

Brian England - I hope that remains on your list as well.  

Dec 08, 2020 12:49 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Believe it or not, I am actually coming back to check the list. Maybe for Santa Claus? :)

Dec 08, 2020 07:32 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Michael, I have to give you credit for that last comment it was paragraphs long and well worth the thoroughness!

Dec 08, 2020 07:33 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Laura Cerrano - thank you for the kind words and the visit(s).

Dec 08, 2020 07:38 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Michael, I have LOTS of lists on my desk right now.  Next week I have an agent joining me, and don't want to miss any step! 

Dec 10, 2020 07:58 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Michael,
I have a list app on my phone which I love because it's almost always with me. I have my lists organized by store, things to do, books to read, movies to watch, master packing list for travel, who to call, even a wish list. 

Dec 12, 2020 09:11 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Joan Cox - good luck to both of you.

Carol Williams - with all of things, I imagine your list is almost an extra appendage.  

Dec 12, 2020 09:18 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Oh, I love lists and love getting everything checked off!

Someone once told me that you don't want to cross-off items on your list as they are done, you either want to check them (with a checkmark) or highlight them. It's a mental thing that makes you more able to see what you've accomplished - giving you a bigger sense of accomplishment at the end of the day. I've done it that way ever since!

Dec 15, 2020 08:08 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Debe Maxwell, CRS - there is joy in finding what works for us in my opinion.  

Dec 16, 2020 09:31 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

List maker.

I always have a list. I have lists for everything. LOL

 

Dec 16, 2020 03:50 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Sharon Tara - I don't find "that" too surprising.  I imagine there's also a lot of checklists running through your brain.  

Dec 16, 2020 04:26 PM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

I find I remember things much better if I have physically written them down.  Therefore, my To Do List is handwritten.  My calender is digital and synched with my phone...but also written on my To Do List daily.

Dec 17, 2020 07:09 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Chris Ann Cleland - I also feel the act of writing is helpful for me in remembering.  It's definitely not foolproof but it can help.  

Dec 18, 2020 04:38 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Michael, could not live without my lists every day or would forget what needs to be done.

Feb 03, 2021 08:07 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Joan Cox - lists are our friends.  

Feb 20, 2021 03:48 PM