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Think Payoff When It Comes To Achievement

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty 0575737

Goal AchievedWith all of us and our goal setting we need to

Think Payoff When It Comes To Achievement.

Goal setting involves a vision. Think the end result when you start out. But the "more" important element in achievement is

            DESIRE.

How bad do you want it? I would venture to say if you want it bad enough, you WILL achieve it. Think payoff. The big WHY you're doing something. VERY IMPORTANT.

In business or in personal life and even sports there are many examples. Tiger Woods has a coach and practices constantly. The big WHY? He hoists that trophy in the U.S. Open in an overtime win. You have a goal and commitment to not work Sundays in your business. Why? Time with the kids or grandkids at the park or taking in a movie. Do you sense the wanting it BAD!! You spend hours and days on your diet and conditioning. Why? Here comes summer. Look at those rock hard abs as a guy. As a woman you fit into that great looking bathing suit with your new body. You want to achieve a certain number of houses sold this year to take that trip with the extra income for your family. On and on it goes.

See, the PAYOFF and the sacrifice and hard work you put in along the journey will certainly be worth it. Remember if you don't understand the big why, or are not achieving what you want, it mostly comes down to you don't really want it bad enough. Work on that strong desire in you consistent with what you value. Be able to almost TASTE where you are headed. Afterall you will get there. Why? You really want it bad enough. See you at the mountaintop. I'll race you <Smile>.

 

William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

In todays world of intanst gratification, many people have problems looking ahead!

May 08, 2009 06:09 AM
JL Boney, III
Coldwell Banker - Columbia, SC
Columbia, SC Real Estate

You must have a goal to run toward. I t makes it worth running when you get there.

May 08, 2009 06:53 AM
Bruce & Mary Smith
Savannah Lakes Homes - McCormick, SC
REALTORS, Savannah Lakes Village McCormick SC

Yes, Gary, the results of hard work and persistence are worth it.  We have to set our goals and move toward them with enthusiasm and  commitment!

Mary

May 08, 2009 08:01 AM
Lee & Pamela St. Peter
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices YSU Realty: (919) 645-2522 - Raleigh, NC
Making Connections to Success in Real Estate

It's all about passion my friend - passion!  and no far - you're already at that mountain.  We are all racing after you Gary!!

May 08, 2009 08:09 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

GARY...I will see you there at the top ...I really needed this today.Atwitter thisre you sure you are a realtor and not a motivational speaker?? Thank you

Helpfulhannah your friend in Philadelphia

May 08, 2009 08:35 AM
Donna Harris
Donna Homes, powered by JPAR - TexasRealEstateMediationServices.com - Austin, TX
Realtor,Mediator,Ombudsman,Property Tax Arbitrator

I always ask, "How does this benefit me?" or "What am I going to accomplish by doing this?"  Sometimes, the big picture isn't that great, but mostly it is.

May 08, 2009 08:52 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I have a great "big picture" to aim for but, I must admit sometimes hurdles get me down.  Thanks for the reminder to want it a little more and work a little harder to get there.

May 08, 2009 08:57 AM
Rebecca Levinson, Real Estate Marketing and Online Advertising Consultant
Real Skillz-Clear Marketing for Your Real Estate Vision - Lake Geneva, WI

Good Deal Gary,

I have my running shoes on.

May 08, 2009 09:05 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Gary-If the dream is BIG enough the facts don't count. TO WIN YOU HAVE TO VISUALIZE IT!!!! I can do that. But this I'll race you (unfair advantage) Your legs are longer so you run and I'll drive. <BIG SMILE>

May 08, 2009 09:12 AM
Dan Woodworth
The Connection - Garden City, ID
Encouraging Communicator

Hi Gary,  Thank You for your encouragement, insight and inspiration!  Since I have been finishing up my doctorate the past three months, I can completely relate to your post!  We must conquer chaos and move mountains by faith and a DEEP DESIRE by daring to dream and do it!!!

May 08, 2009 09:40 AM
Andrea Swiedler
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties - New Milford, CT
Realtor, Southern Litchfield County CT

Now you sound like my Sweathogs trainer, Shelly Spiegel. We had to bring in a picture of something we really wanted badly. Then we had to put it in a very conspicuous place, like on our keychain. Not a small picture mind you. He wanted us to look at it all the time.

Did you take Sweathogs? LOL. Yet another great post from my Life Coach. Thank you!

May 08, 2009 09:52 AM
Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Gary...

I wrote a class about "the big why" once and worked really hard on it, but the majority of the class did not get it.

May 08, 2009 10:04 AM
Monika Depalo
GAFF'S REFERRAL'S INC. - Port Orange, FL
REAL ESTATE Agent/Stager

Love the picture and the narrative, I believe there is a "Rocky" in you!

May 08, 2009 02:04 PM
Cathy Lee
CL Design Services Home Staging - Danville, CA
ASP, IAHSP, RESA Danville, CA

I bought a new pair of PUMAS today!  Let's go Gary! 1, 2, 3, GO!

May 08, 2009 02:15 PM
Jenny Kotulak
RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc., Brokerage - Oakville, ON
Broker - Oakville Ontario Real Estate

As long as I have something to look forward to I'm happy.  Right now, I look forward to Tiger coming to my town for the Canadian Open in July.

It will be a "happenin' place" 

May 08, 2009 03:16 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

gary,

I'm sure you are at the top! I did buy a new pair of new racing shoes and I've left the starting blocks!

May 08, 2009 03:42 PM
Sandy Shores FL RealtorĀ®, Melbourne Real Estate
M & M Realty of Brevard Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Brevard County Real Estate, Florida's Space Coast

Hi gary, I think the big question here is "How bad do you want it?", just like you asked.  You must have a vision and everyday you must work towards your goal.  If you lose sight of that goal, you must get refocused and get back on task. 

May 09, 2009 02:11 AM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

People often give up on the path to success when they experience failure of some sort. What they don't understand is failure is a stepping stone to success. If they were to continue plugging away, they would get there.

sacramento agent

May 09, 2009 03:02 AM
Esko Kiuru
Bethesda, MD

Gary,

Goal-setting in this real estate market can be tough, but it still needs to be done. It also has to be realistic, so there won't be major disappointment if it goes unmet.

May 09, 2009 01:18 PM
Carol Culkin
Diamond Partners Inc - Overland Park, KS
Overland Park Residential Real Estate

Gary - Great Post.  I always attach a visual to my goals.  When I start a diet, I will hang a cute little dress that no longer fits me in my bathroom above the scale as a reminder of my goal.  In business, I remind myself constantly of the reward that will come with each goal I reach in 5-10k increments, as I always make a point to treat myself each time I get paid or at least every other pay-check.    

May 11, 2009 04:26 PM