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How Fortunes are Made

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Education & Training with Berman & Pollinger, LLC.

"Fortunes are made outside of the 9-5"

PictureI talk a lot about balance.  Balance at work, balance at home.  Life is much bettter all the way around if we keep boundaries and have strict standards.  Mainly because I work with the super producers who are in risk of losing what they love most because of their insane lifestyles.  As much as I think balance is good and healthy - the reality is that our life is a life of seasons.  In order to become a super-producer and be on the top of the heap, you must be willing to do what others won't.  Becoming out of balance for a season is necessity to achieving the extra-ordinary. 

The secret becomes including those you care most about in the process so they feel a part of what you are doing. Recognize when to be "on" and when it's time to snuggle in by the fire and some warm cookies with those you love.  Remember, life is more of a marathon than the 50 meter race. 

Randy "Lazarus" McAtee
Lazarus Realty - Fresno, CA
Owner/Broker, Lazarus Realty, Fresno California

Becoming out of balance for a season is necessity to achieving the extra-ordinary. 

 

so that's how Madoff achieved those extraordinary returns!

Feb 23, 2009 03:00 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Hi Chris

Great post, real success is made with the "extra".

Good luck and success

Lou Ludwig

Feb 23, 2009 03:11 AM
Kate Wheeler
Country Homes and Land Murphy NC Realtor - Murphy, NC
CCIM - Murphy NC Real Estate for Sale

You make a good point about needing to be out of balance at times.  I've seen the lifestyles of the super-producer  types you mention.  Many of them couldn't do what they do unless someone else - usually the spouse - was willing to take on their responsibilities of home and family.  Making sure that other person feels included and appreciated for their contribution goes a long way.  

Feb 23, 2009 06:31 AM
Monica Bourgeau
Portland, OR
Authentic Marketing for Heart-Led Agents

I guess you're right, I'm always striving for balance but it seems ever elusive!

Feb 23, 2009 09:52 PM
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Nice post!  I do work the extra, nice to know that it will pay off.  My Broker has told me many times that no one can work as hard as I do and not make it!  That helps too.

Feb 26, 2009 01:21 AM
KAREN SANCHEZ
Reputable Realty - Apple Valley, CA
...Marketing your home like no one else will.

Balence is something I think about having someday.  But they only way I reach it lately is when I hit the middle of the tidder-todder going from one side to the other.  I'm glad I found your blog.

Mar 14, 2009 01:03 AM