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MONDAY MOTIVATION ~ Oprah Was Accountable...Are You Willing To Be In 2009?

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Real Estate Agent with Strategic Marketing Expert & Relocation Specialist Serving New Jersey and nationwide!

Are you willing to be accountable in 2009?

 

It wasn't on a whim that media mogul, Oprah Winfrey, decided to share with the world her disappointment in allowing her weight loss goals to become sidetracked; it was definitely by design.

 

In fact, many articles have been written about the effectiveness of accountability. Many researchers agree that accountability can have a transformative effect on our lives.

 

We are expected to be accountable to a long list of people and entities.

1. The IRS - To avoid being penalized you try to pay your taxes on-time.

2. Your real estate broker/manager - To avoid being called into their office...lol!

3. Buyer & Seller clients - To keep them happy, as well earn their future business you honor your word.

4. Creditors - To avoid having bad credit you try to pay your bills on time.

5. Tax collectors - To avoid a lien on your property to pay your taxes in a timely fashion.

6. Banks - To avoid us overdrawing money that we don't actually have in our accounts.

7. Our family - To avoid letting them down, you try to be there when they need you the most.

 

Each of these groups have a system of checks & balances in place that expects us to do what we've committed ourselves to do, and holds us accountable.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here's an idea for the 2009...Why not find accountability partners? These can be one person or a few people whom you trust and feel comfortable sharing your best & worst moments with.  They can either work in the same profession as you, or work in a different field.

 

If you're prefer to be accountable to someone who doesn't work in your same local area, then find an accountability partner(s) who works in the same industry but in a different part of the country.

 

The great benefits of having an accountability partner are:

1. You develop a support system and a trusted confidante.

2. You develop a give & take relationship with someone who wants to see you succeed, while getting satisfaction from helping them achieve their goals as well.

3. You have an objective source to share creative ideas, as well setbacks with.

4. You learn valuable tips that will help you grow your business.

5. You develop better listening, fidelity, leadership and communication skills which can help you in many areas of your life.

6. You gain a buddy who will hold you accountable so you do what you say you're going to do help propel your own career.

 

 

Accountability can be a catalyst to help your business flourish. Will you give it a try in 2009?

Stay positive & motivated,

Amber 

 

AMBER NOBLE-GARLAND
Weichert, Realtors
455 Route 9 South
Manalapan, NJ 07726
917-723-5645 - cell
732-536-4400, ext 199 - office

www.AmberLovesRealEstate.com

www.AmberNobleSellsHomes.com 

"Your Reliable Resource For Real Estate, Local Info & More" 

Comments (11)

Diane Daley
Caron's Gateway Real Estate - Northumberland, NH

Great post I like the idea of a partner to help you stay on track in goals and business.  Thanks for sharing.

Dec 29, 2008 04:49 AM
Home Loan Search.Online
Home Loan Search Online - Newnan, GA

Thanks for sharing. It's always good to have someone making sure your following up with your goals and not getting sidetracked.

Dec 29, 2008 04:53 AM
Jerry Murphy, CRS, SRES
Long Realty West Valley - Anthem, AZ
Anthem, Phoenix, and Scottsdale AZ Real Estate

Hi Amber, good post.  I have a business partner and he and I do a good job of holding each other accountable.  I find partners to be great in helping you along.  I've always like the team concept.  Best of luck to you.

Dec 29, 2008 04:59 AM
TIM MONCRIEF
Tim Monciref - Austin, TX
Over 2,000 homes sold…..

My little trick over the years is not to find accountability partners, but to tell everyone I know what my goals or plans are.  If everyone knows what you are planning to do, the pressure is pretty intense to go against the grain.  We tell everyone that we are the tops in Keller Williams in Austin and plan to be in the world.  We even named our website www.TopKWGroup.com.  Got an email from a client that said that he heard an ad for another KW agent claiming to be the top in town.  Got another from another KW agent congratulating us for making it to #18 internationally and they look forward to seeing us number one. 

So what am I supposed to do?  The positive or negative pressure of so many is very hard to come; thus, I stick to the positive.  Last January, I told everyone I knew that I was going to Paris this past summer.  Did I really have a choice to back out?   Maybe, but I would have been too embarrassed.  Tell everyone that you are going to sell "x" amount of homes this coming year.  I mean everyone.  You will either make the goal or end up moving to another part of the country in shame.

If you sell people on the idea to enough people that you are a success, it is pretty tough not to be a success.  Sorry, AR does not count as telling everyone.

 

Dec 29, 2008 05:10 AM
Diane & Bob Arenholz
William RAVEIS Realty - Yorktown Heights, NY
Covering all of Westchester County, NY

That is a great idea to help us stay focused!

Dec 29, 2008 05:13 AM
Robert Havana
Park and Protect- Alberta Real Estate License Parking - Calgary, AB
Alberta Real Estate License Parking

peer pressure in a positive manner.

Dec 29, 2008 05:19 AM
Mick Michaud
Distinctly Texas Lifestyle Properties, LLC Office:682/498-3107 - Granbury, TX
Your Texas Lifestyle is Here!

Great idea.  They're called mentors/teachers and students.  Or a mastermind group.

 

Dec 29, 2008 05:43 AM
Gail Szeluga & JoAnna Siminerio
Coldwell Banker Realty - Manalapan/Marlboro - Manalapan, NJ
Fostering Community Spirit Through Real Estate

Great post... timely too!

In the past I lost a ton of weight by having an accountability partner (didn't have a title then... but I like it!).

We reported our progress weekly.  Celebrated the successes and commisserated on the set backs.

Most importantly, it fueled our competitive nature.

I'm getting fit this year and I know from history that being accountable is the best way to do that.

I'm in the market for a new accountability partner!

Great, great post!

Dec 29, 2008 05:53 AM
Debbie Hutchins
Birmingham, AL

I see your creative juices are flowing again....but I have way to many people to be accountable to as it is.  I don't want to add any more today.  Well maybe some more Sellers and Buyers!  ha ha

Have a Happy New Year!

Debbie

Dec 29, 2008 05:54 AM
C Tann-Starr
Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

Featured @ Club Chaos

Dec 29, 2008 05:58 AM
Kathy Kooyman
Home Realty - Pella, IA
Excellent idea, thanks for sharing. I'm going to have to think about who I would like to ask to be my partner.
Dec 30, 2008 07:08 AM