While speaking with someone whose friend was trying to get her to move even though she did not want to. I said absolutely,
"Don't do anything you don't want to.
But DO everything that you want to."
I thought about how this simplifies my business and my life:
I don't want to work with unpleasant clients or others…so I don't. Life is too short for that kind of aggravation.
I don't want to drive buyers all over town looking at houses…so I don't. I work almost exclusively with sellers or meet the buyers at the property.
I don't want ever to regret choosing real estate. Where else can you work with interesting people, help them reach an important life goal, and be part of a national group of professionals, yes ActiveRain, who become friends?
But:
I DO want to ensure that my clients get the best possible service. That's why I answer my phone, make appointments, and am available for almost all showings.
I DO want to counsel regarding RE. That's why I use my experience in nursing and my live radio show to nurture clients and help them through the high-stress time of selling a home.
I DO want to help new agents, the ones who want to learn and stay in the profession for the long haul. I mentor when I can.
And I Do want to keep learning.
I can imagine some people shaking their heads and saying, "That sounds fine, but in business, sometimes you have to do things you don't want to." No, you don't. There are always alternatives; you have to figure out what they are and then decide what you will do.
Like most fundamental principles in life, it's pretty simple.
Do what you want to, and DON'T do anything you don't want to.
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