"Ignorance on Fire is Better Than Knowledge on Ice."

Ever since I hear this quote several years ago, it just stuck.  When I think of this statement, I am reminded to "just get out there and DO IT!"

I am a perfectionist at heart, so if you need a flyer or a brochure, I can easily spend several months perfecting it before it goes to print.  I'll stay up until 3:00am polishing up a presentation that I've done dozens of times before.  Don't even get me started on a website... or a BLOG for that matter!  This strength (or weakness, in some cases) is what makes me a good Loan Officer.  There are no surprises at closing since I've double checked everything, and then checked again, just to make sure. :)

However, when it comes to sales and relationships, things are not always perfect.  In fact, in many cases, things don't have to be perfect.

So let me ask you... What things have you been putting off, waiting for the perfect moment.  What things have you not done, because they weren't quite ready yet.  Take it from me, just get out there and DO IT!  Get in front of people!  Throw your brochure together and print it on cheap paper.  It's OK to perfect things along the way!

My point is, there are those who are sitting in their office perfecting their thoughts and plans, while others, who don't know any better, are out there shaking hands and making the phone ring.  This is NOT, which would you rather be?  Because, I know you may prefer to be the perfectionist.  This is about, which one will help you meet more people and get more referrals?  Now, JUST GET OUT THERE AND DO IT!

Ben Olson, Mortgages Unlimited, Maple Grove, MN 763-416-2620